PAUL A. BAUER, age 62, of Belvidere, Tenn., departed this life on Monday, January 23, 2017, at his residence following an extended illness.  Mr. Bauer was born on January 1, 1955, to the late Carl Bauer, Sr. and Virginia Reynolds Bauer.  He was a 1973 graduate of Huntland High School.  Mr. Bauer was employed for approximately 35 years at their family owned Phytotektor Nursery in the Old Salem Community.  After the passing of Mr. Carl Bauer the Nursery closed in 2007.  Mr. Bauer was then employed in 2008, as a supervisor with the Franklin County TDOT until his illness prevented him from continuing to work.  Mr. Bauer's favorite hobbies were gardening and "hanging" with his buddies.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Bauer was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Donnie Sisk.  He is survived by his wife, Mary Bauer of Belvidere, son, Jake Bauer of Tullahoma, Tenn., daughter, Hilary Bauer Clayton and husband, Robert of Daytona Beach, Fla., granddaughter, Ruby James Clayton, brothers; Carl Bauer, Jr. and wife, Patsy,  Fred Bauer, sister, Ann Sisk, all of Huntland, 3 nephews and 1 niece, Father and mother-in-law, Duke and Mae Bone also of Huntland.

Visitation with the family in a celebration of Mr. Bauer's life will be held from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Friday evening, January 27, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services.  It was Mr. Bauer's wishes that no services be held.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to either the American Cancer Association or the Animal Harbor animal shelter.

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