Edsel Allen Pauley, 70, of Colonial Beach went to be with his Lord, November 7, 2022. Born in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Edsel and Erma Nell Pauley. He owned and operated Pauley Hauling. He was a U S Air Force veteran. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Z. Pauley; two sons, Sean and Travis Pauley (Joni); two step daughters, Candice Carter (Bill) and Jessi Johnson (Ryan Merritt); three brothers, Frank Pauley (Diana), Mike Pauley and Harold Bruce (Donna); a sister, Pam Hall (Rusty); five grandchildren, Bryean Pauley, Joel Pauley, Austen Merritt, Myra Merritt, Nora Merritt, Sonya Pauley and Kelsey McElroy. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joel Pauley and Darrell Pauley.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date.