Paul Shuford, age 97, completed his journey on July 29, 2024 at his home in Shelby, NC.

He was born April 3, 1927 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Andrew Shuford and Amanda March-Shuford.
Paul attended Cleveland County schools. Later, he married his beloved wife, Mae Norma "Pat" Byers-Shuford. He was a member of Saint Anthony Baptist Church in New York City. While there he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. Paul served as well in the United States Army during WWII.
Paul retired from New York City Transit as a Metro bus driver after 40+ years of service. After retirement, he and his wife returned to Shelby, NC where Paul rejoined his home church, Shiloh Baptist, and served as a deacon until his transition.Paul loved the Lord, traveling, gardening and good fellowship.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mae Norma "Pat" Byers Shuford;three sisters, Mary Frances Davis, Shirley Mauney and Mildred Wansley; and two brothers, Harold H. Shuford and A.B. Shuford and a nephew, Charles Smith.
He is survived by his son Paul Allen (Sharon); daughter Loretta Browner; granddaughter, Beyonce Allen; grandson, Kevin Allen; nieces, Marilyn Smith, Patricia "Tuffy" Davis, Brenda Kay Boyce (Jerry) and Barbara Shuford; a nephew, Alfred Shuford and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11:30 AM at Shiloh Baptist Church. Entombment and military rites will take place at Cleveland Memorial Park.