James Russell Paul Jr. 53, died at Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth on December 14, 2017 following a period of declining health. Jim was born in Plymouth on July 17, 1964 the son of James Russell and Sheila [Fields] Paul Sr. Jim was raised and schooled in Holderness attending the Holderness Central School, and Plymouth High School. Jim was employed at the Holderness Central School in the Maintenance Department for 30 years. He enjoyed working on electronics, fishing, and collecting coins, baseball cards, old comic books, and lunch boxes. He is survived by his brother Tim Paul of Ashland, sisters Wanda Bartlett of Plymouth, and Judy Paul of Ashland, also by Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, and Nephews. Calling hours will be held at the Dupuis Funeral Home 11 Hill Avenue in Ashland on Wednesday December 27, 2017 from 1-3 pm. For more information go to dupuisfuneralhome.com