John Allen Pajala

Mr. John Allen Pajala, age 67, of Clarksville, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Pajala was born in Prentice, WI on March 26, 1947 to the late Ruth Olson Pajala.

He was employed as a manager of the U.S. Army and a member of the Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Clarksville, TN.

Mr. Pajala is survived by his wife, Waltraud Kallenbach Pajala of Clarksville; a son Robert Pajala (Amy) of Pennslyvania; daughter Christel (Jammie) Hawkins of Clarksville; two sisters, Beverly Gottfried (Tom) of Wisconsin; and Joan Pajala, also of Wisconsin. He is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Mr. Pajala will be held on Monday, July 7th, at 1:00 p.m. in the Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church located at 2526 Whitfield Road in Clarksville. The service will be officiated by Pastor Matthew Brown and Pastor Kent Holz.

Arrangements in care of Gateway Funeral Home, 335 Franklin Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; phone 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be made at www.GatewayFH.com.