The Rev. Dr. John Sidney Paschal, 81, died at his home in Indian Trail, on Friday.
A family funeral was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home.
He was born to Gilliam Robert and Lucinda (Taylor) Paschal. Raised in Bethlehem Methodist Church, he always wanted to be a pastor. After college, John was ordained in the United Methodist Church, and over 42 years, he served eight different churches, culminating as Wilmington District Superintendent. He was predeceased by his first wife, Linda Howe Paschal.
John is survived by his wife, Connie Taylor Paschal: sons, Jonathan and David; brothers, Carl and Jim; and six grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Novant Health Hospice, 324 North McDowell Street, Charlotte NC 28204.
Condolences may be made at: www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com.