Everett “Paul” WilsonLookout Mountain

Everett “Paul” Wilson, age 73, of Lookout Mountain, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2026.

Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Paul spent his entire adult life on Lookout Mountain. He attended Hinkle Baptist Church on the mountain. Paul had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. He was first employed with Shaw Industries in Dalton, Georgia, and later took a position closer to home at Covenant College, a job he truly enjoyed.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Cora Wilson; his sister, Deborah Travis; and his brother-in-law, Carl Tate.

He is survived by his two sisters, Virginia Morton and Diane Tate; nieces and nephews, Keith (Kristi) King, James (Nicki) King, Jennifer (Baris) Bilek, Tara Morton, and Tricia (Michael) Smolik; 12 great-nephews; 6 great-nieces; 9 great-great-nephews; 4 great-great-nieces; and a host of extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, in the parlor of the funeral home. Visitation will also be held from 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. on Saturday prior to the service. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the Ft. Oglethorpe Chapel of Wilson Funeral Home, with a graveside service to follow at Paynes Chapel Cemetery on Lookout Mountain.

Condolences may be left at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com
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Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia.