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Mr. Paul Daniel Spaugh, 72, of Advance, died Wednesday evening, June 2, 2021 of a heart attack.

He was born Feb. 15, 1949 in Forsyth County to the late Henry and Minnie Whisenhunt Spaugh and had retired as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed fishing, drag racing and spending time with family.

He is also preceded in death by: a sister; 8 brothers; a son, Michael Blaine Spaugh; and a grandson, Zachary Wayne Spaugh.

Survivors: his wife of 52 years, Sarah Robbins Spaugh; a son, David Spaugh (Stacey); 3 siblings, Cleave Binkley, Almie Sweet (Skip), and Robert Harrison Spaugh (Linda); 5 grandchildren, Daniel (Nikki), David Wayne Jr., Ashley Clayton (Justin), and Faith Lynn; and 4 great-grandchildren, Mason, Landon, Ella, and Zachary Lee.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 15 at Woodleaf Baptist Church with the Rev. Chris Williams officiating. The family received friends and family at the church one hour prior to the service.

For those unable to attend, another service is scheduled for the early afternoon Saturday, July 3, at 945 Hannah Ferry Road, Salisbury.