A visitation for Mr. Paul Dumas, age 62 of Goodwater, will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland beginning at 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Cut Flowers and potted plants are accepted.
Mr. Dumas passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at his home. He was born in Etowah County, but had spent the majority of his life in Goodwater. He attended Bibb Graves School, and worked a variety of jobs over his lifetime. He began with Williams Lumber yard planting trees, would later work for Wellborn Cabinets, Brown and Root Mill Wright Company, and the Sylacauga Marble Company. His primary occupations as a welder and mechanic began with Roy Patterson Construction, and lastly with Robinson Iron in New York until he became disabled. Mr. Dumas enjoyed spending his time outdoors, fishing, hunting and searching for Indian Artifacts and arrowheads in the creek behind his house. He also had a passion for mechanic work, his horses, and fast cars. He was a one of kind man; a jokester with his daughters and grandchildren. Whether it was chasing Tonya with a fly swatter, or fussing with Joshlynn, he simply enjoyed spending time with his family. Paul loved to go to the beach and spend time with his brother, eating oysters and seeing the ocean. He was even doing his best to teach Joshlynn and Dallas how to do Mechanic work, even though it was through videos. He was acaring father, grandfather and brother.
Mr. Dumas is survived by his wife, Lisa Dumas of Alexander city; two daughters: Savannah Jo Dumas, and Tonya Dumas Wentzell (David), both of Goodwater; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; one brother, Leve Dumas (Trina) of Panama City, Florida; plus other extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Paul Dumas Jr and Evelyn Lee Ashley Dumas; one sister, Barbara Dumas Horn; and three brothers: Larry, Oscar, and Roger Dale Dumas.
