In loving memory of

Paul Hernandez
January 26, 1986 - July 15, 2015

Paul Hernandez, age 29, died suddenly in Knoxville on July 15, 2015. Paul was a great son, brother, devoted uncle and friend. His sense of humor and kindness will be missed dearly by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his dear brother, Chris. Paul is survived by his parents, Javier and Maria Guadalupe Hernandez; sisters, Elisa D. and husband Gumercindo Cruz, Mariana J. Hernandez and husband Miguel Claros; Mayra Velasquez; aunt, Rosita Hernandez; cousins Seagull and husband Edgar Gomez and Edgar Hernandez.; nephews, Alexander and Benjamin Cruz and Jay Hernandez. The family will receive friends at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, July 21st from 5-7 pm, with the Funeral Mass to follow at 7 pm. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Hernandez family and invites you to view and sign their guestbook below.

Tributes

Tom and Mary Chandler wrote on Jul 24, 2015:

"We are so sorry for your loss. Paul was a very friendly soul and a good person and will be missed! Sending our love!"

Hoyt and Marilyn Canady wrote on Jul 20, 2015:

"We came to know and enjoy Paul at Cancun on Broadway, where we always looked forward to seeing his warm and welcoming smile. He treated his customers as friends and that's how we always thought of him. Please know that he made a difference to many people during his all too short time with us. Our prayers are with you, his family."

Pam Lindsey-Dewayne Stainback wrote on Jul 19, 2015:

"So sorry to hear of Paul's sudden passing. He was such a wonderful guy; we will be praying for all of you."

John And william wrote on Jul 18, 2015:

"We will miss Paul. He was a great customer and a great friend. Always laughing and making jokes. we will miss him. Condolences to the Hernandez family."

Tonya Alleman wrote on Jul 17, 2015:

"We are so sorry for your loss! Paul was our server at Cancun on Broadway, and he always took time to speak with us. He was always kind, sweet, funny and made us feel at home. Our prayers are with you. We will miss him."

Donna Barnes wrote on Jul 17, 2015:

"Paul was always our server @ Cancun on Broadway. Polite, kind, awesome sense of humor; my entire family adored him! My grandkids especially, he always made us feel welcome and always made us laugh. We have some great memories made with him. So sorry for your loss, I can't imagine how hard it is but wanted you to know how much he always brightened our days. God bless you during this difficult journey, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss him."

Don Buckner wrote on Jul 17, 2015:

"What a kind soul. always a smile.... rest in peace Paul. Your day is done. God Bless."

Misti Roberts wrote on Jul 16, 2015:

"I want to send my condolences to the entire family. I know y'all are struggling right now. Just remember everything will be alright and things will get better and the gray clouds will clear up. You all are in my thoughts and prayers."

Elizabeth wrote on Jul 16, 2015:

"Mis mas sentidos pesames a la familia!"

Gene & Susan Hammonds wrote on Jul 16, 2015:

"My, Gene & Katie's hearts are so sad to hear of the passing of Paul. He was such a kind and sweet friend. We will miss him. Our prayers and comfort go out to the family."