A Washington student received a scholarship funded by an endowment established in memory of J. Bonner Paul Sr., former president and co-owner of Paul Funeral Home.
Katrina Spencer, 35, a business administration student at BCCC was chosen for the award. Spencer is a graduate of Northside High School and hopes to get a job in the business department of a local hospital after completing her studies at BCCC. She is the daughter of Linvert and Gloria Spencer of Bath.
“I would like to thank the Paul family and Mr. Hodges for giving this opportunity to the students at BCCC,” she said. “The scholarship is greatly appreciated.”
The J. Bonner Paul, Sr., Endowment was established In November 2008 by Mr. Paul’s wife, Lillian, and current Paul Funeral Home Vice President Robert B. “Bobby” Hodges to provide scholarships for students enrolled in a business or nursing program at BCCC.
Mr. Paul was active in business and civic affairs. He was a life-long member of the First Christian Church in Washington. He was the longest-term member of the Bunyan Ruritan Club, a member of the Orr Lodge # 104 A.F. & A.M., the Beaufort Country Grange, Tau Tribe 19, I.O.R.M. and was one of the charter members of the Washington Jaycees. He also served several terms as Beaufort County Coroner before the county came under the Medical Examiner System.
Mr. Paul served five years on the N.C. State Board of Mortuary Science including a one-year term as president of the board. He also served ten years on the N.C. Burial Association Commission. On June 19, 2003, he was awarded the North Carolina Funeral Director Association Honorary Membership given in recognition and appreciation for his support and contributions to the advancement of the association and practice of funeral service. On October 16, 2007, Mr. Paul was presented a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the members of District 2 for grateful appreciation for his professional service and dedication to the advance of funeral service.
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