JERRY RALPH PAULKwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on February 23, 1944 the son of the late Clyde W. and Zella M. Austin Paulk.Mr. Paulk was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a retired electrician for Smurfett Stone Paper Company. Mr. Paulk enjoyed gardening and yard work and enjoyed watching football. He lived in Scottsboro, Alabama from 1974 to 2006 and lived in Hardin County from 2006 to present.Mr. Paulk departed this life on December 25, 2009 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 65 years, 10 months and 2 days.He is survived by 2 sisters, Wanda Morris of Henderson, Tennessee and Nancy G. Paulk Doran of Savannah, Tennessee.2 brothers, Dwight W. Paulk of Savannah, Tennessee and Joda Max Paulk of Florence, Alabama.