Paul T. Deal, 66, of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a son of the late Joe Deal and Imo Derrick and step-father, Glenn Derrick. He retired after serving 27 years with the U.S. Air Force as Senior Master Sergeant and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include, his wife of 47 years, Joy Deal of Etowah, TN; 2 daughters, Erin Deal of Etowah, TN, Tamara Deal of Etowah, TN; brothers and sister-in-law, Danny and Juanita Deal of Benton, TN, Shawn Derrick of Charleston, SC; sisters and brother-in-law, Belinda Derrick of Cleveland, TN, Rebecca and Wesley Locke of Cleveland, TN; and cousin, Kathy Shadden of Englewood, TN.

No formal service or visitation will be held.