GROVER – Mr. Paul Harold Beatty, 59, of Kentbury Dr., died Sun., Jan. 13, 2013 at White Oak Manor of Shelby.  A native of Cherokee County, SC, he was the son of the late Charles Hershel and Joanne Pauline Baptiste Beatty.  He graduated from Gaffney High School, served in the US Air Force, and obtained three degrees from Cleveland Tech.  He was a former employee of Magnolia in Blacksburg.

SURVIVED:  He is survived by his special companion, Marie Lemming of Grover; and Dot Wilkerson and family of Gaffney; and many loving extended family members survive.

SERVICES:  A private family service will be held.

FUNERAL HOME:    Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby is assisting the family.