Lawrence Lyman Pauley, 87, of Huntington, WV, after an extended illness, is enjoying the amazement of full citizenship in heaven in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as of November 22, 2017.  Second child of Earl and Elsie Pauley, Lawrence was born in the home of his grandparents, Garfield Lyman and Martha Alice Pauley, in Hamlin, W.Va. on March 1, 1930. After graduating high school in North Tonawanda, NY, in 1948, with experience in Civil Air Patrol and the National Guard, Lawrence enlisted in the United States Air Force and earned the rank of staff sergeant before being honorably discharged in 1952. After attending Marshall College as a pre-law student, he enrolled in West Virginia University College of Law, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws, later elevated to "Juris Doctor." In 1970, after twelve years in the private practice of law, he was appointed United States Administrative Law Judge and served continuously until retirement in 1995.  With his many talents and abilities, many referred to Lawrence as a renaissance man. Lawrence humbly acknowledged he had been blessed with many talents and recognized that they imposed awesome responsibilities because of the biblical admonition, "to whom much is given, of whom much is required." He taught himself to play guitar, mandolin and fiddle, to make violins, to compose songs and poetry, to draw, paint in oil, and master woodcarving. He was honored when his song "Springtime in West Virginia" was performed by the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra. He regularly contributed analytical commentaries to Herald Dispatch's "Voice of the People," with an encouraging following of readers. A skilled designer and builder, Lawrence was accomplished in carpentry, plumbing, brick laying, electrical wiring, auto mechanics, and able to repair most things mechanical. Beyond his many abilities was a love for teaching and helping others to obtain or further their own skills and talents.   Influenced by godly grandparents, Lawrence always knew "the right thing to do," yet, it was not until a revival in 1951, that he understood his need for Christ as his savior after hearing a minister say, "The Devil never lets an unsaved person sit in an aisle seat." Finding himself in an aisle seat, he immediately took advantage of the Devil's oversight and gave his life to Christ. Lawrence faithfully served his Lord with excellence in all areas of his life: in the church, he was Sunday School teacher, carpenter, choir member, and active on multiple committees; to family, friends, and neighbors, he was always ready to lend a hand, give helpful advice, and assist with projects. He was named a Home Town Hero by WSAZ in September 2012 for his heroic actions in saving the life of a neighbor who had rolled his tractor into a water-filled creek. The publishing of two books, Mud River Tales: A Collection of Stories in Rhyme and An In-Depth Study of the Acts of the Apostles, is a testimony to his love of family and God.  Mesmerized by a longhaired beauty on roller skates, he married the love of his life, Barbara Gail Marcum, in November 1954, who still holds him dear after sixty-three years together. He is also survived by daughters Deborah Carol Pauley Justice, Susan Diane Pauley Blake (Max E. II), and Alicia Denise Pauley Beal (John), along with nine grandchildren: Megan Grim (Jon), Drew Blake (Mallory), Aaron Justice, Derek Justice (Megan), Patrick Justice, Catherine Beal, Elias Beal, J. Adam Beal, and Nathaniel Beal. He was also blessed with six great-grandchildren. Sisters Betty M. Nida and Corrine A. Brumfield, and brothers Billy W. Pauley and Roger R. Pauley preceded him in death. He is survived by sisters Dovetta J. White and Bonnie L. Wise and brothers Charles L. (Pete) Pauley and Danny G. Pauley. Many close relatives and dear friends mourn his passing.  Visitation: December 1, 2017, 6-8 PM, Chapman's Mortuary, 2851 3rd Ave., Huntington, WV. Memorial Service: December 2, 2017, 2:30 PM, New Baptist Church, 610 28th St., Huntington, WV, with burial to follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens.