Paul Eugene Erwin, age 72, of Midland, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2009, at his home. He was born October 15, 1936, in Carter County, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Walter and Dolly Fultz Erwin. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Clayton Erwin and Billy Joe Erwin and one sister, Emogene Bradley. Paul is survived by his wife of 45 years, Bessie Haney Erwin, whom he married February 28, 1964; one son, Chris Erwin and wife Melanie of Salt Lick, Kentucky; one daughter, Joanne Erwin Ford and husband Ken of Burlington, Kentucky; three brothers, Karl Erwin of Kettering, Ohio, Albert Erwin of Blanchester, Ohio, and James Erwin of Ashland, Kentucky; three sisters, Louise Baber of Morehead, Kentucky, Delma Haggard of Morehead, Kentucky, and Jewell Beaudry of Hilliard, Ohio. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Justin Young, Brandi Erwin, John Paul Erwin, Steven Ford, Kayla Ford, and Jessica Ford, and several nieces and nephews. Paul was a retired carpenter. He was a devout Christian and was a member of Morehead First Church of God where he served as an usher. Paul loved God, his family and especially his grandchildren. His love of the outdoors allowed him to enjoy his hobbies of fishing and hunting. His favorite place was Cave Run Lake fishing for Muskie at his favorite fishing hole. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Rodney Williams, Rev. Allan Hutchinson, and Rev. Mike Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Jones Cemetery at Midland, Kentucky. Pallbearers will be David Baber, John Bradley, Justin Young, John Paul Erwin, Joe Baber, Grady Pearson, Jack Erwin, Joe Erwin, and Mike Erwin. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Siler, Mike Jackson, Brandi Erwin, Kayla Ford, Jessica Ford, Ronnie Bradley, Walter Haggard, and Jay Blevins. Visitation is after 5 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. Visitation: Monday, April 27, 2009, after 5 p.m. Funeral: Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at 11 a.m. Interment: Jones Cemetery, Midland, KY