Paul Heath

Mr. Paul Ray Heath passed away due to declining health during recent months in Burlington, NC, on January 21, 2015, at the age of 78. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Norma Green Heath of Burlington, his daughter, Cynthia McKissick Cash of High Point, NC, and his two grandchildren, Graison Heath McKissick and Christiana Abigail Cash of High Point. He is preceded in his passing by his parents, Charlie and Beulah Heath of Elon, NC, his sister, Betty Belton of Elon, and his brother, Graham Heath of Emerald Isle, NC. Paul was born in 1936 and reared in Avery County, NC, and he attended Elon College where he led his fraternity as president and completed a mathematics degree in 1958. After college, Paul served in the armed forces for two years as well as worked for the Internal Revenue Service before he began his noteworthy, lifelong career as an Administrative Contracting Officer with the U.S. Department of Defense located at the former Western Electric plant and later at the Guilford Center. Many remember Paul as a near-genius with numbers who had a gift for accomplishing complex math in record time. A dedicated Christian and pillar of integrity, Paul faithfully attended the Kinnett Memorial Baptist Church in Burlington for many years and supported the church in several capacities, including as a financial advisor and Deacon. As a devoted and doting husband, Paul was inseparable from Norma since their first meeting in 1957 at the record store owned by her aunt in downtown Burlington. Together they enjoyed sharing their gifts in the church and with friends and family for 56 years. An outdoorsman with a deep respect for nature, Paul was happiest when spending time with his wife, daughter, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and others who were drawn to his kind word, generous deeds and fatherly love. All who love him will sorely miss his broad and baritone laughter. A visitation is scheduled from 11:30am - 12:45pm, and the service will follow immediately at 1:00pm on Friday, January 23, 2015, officiated by Rev. Don Pegg at Lowe Funeral Home located at 2205 South Church Street, Burlington NC and the burial will follow at Alamance Memorial Park, All are welcome to attend and celebrate Paul's life.. The family will be at the home at other times. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Kinnett Memorial Baptist Church at 1106 E. Morehead Street, Burlington, NC 27215. The family would like to thank Drs. Mark Miller and Munsoor Lateef as well as the nursing staff at the ARMC Critical Care unit and Hospice of Alamance for their kind and compassionate care.