Tim/ Melissa (Daughter) Tim had a soccer game Tuesday and another one tonight. They won Tuesday. The games are not the same without you there and I keep watching for you to walk around the corner and sit down with all of us.
Bettie and family, / Kathy (Gregory) Southard (Friend) Bettie and family, Please accept my sympathy for the sudden loss of Paul. I worked with Paul for several years at Food Town in Crestline. He was always such a gentleman. He and I used to joke because during the blizzard in the 70's instead of going home to Mansfield he stayed with me on my couch. We would joke about him spending the night. He gave me several rides on his motorcycle around Crestline. The last time I saw the two of you was in Crestline. I was leaving the benefit for Dave Van Dyne and you were coming in. Before that we had a good talk at Mansfield General hospital while we were both visitors for family members. You folks had a grandson in the hospital at the time; it has been a couple years ago. (or more)
Please know you will all be in my prayers. Sincerely, Kathy Southard
Betty and family, / Kelly Treadway (Friend) Betty and family, I am so sorry to hear about Paul,he was a wonderful man, i enjoyed working with him at Food Town and Kroger.He would always make you laugh and smile.He never had a bad thing to say about anyone,he loved his family and grand kids,always bragging about them,and he loved his mortorcycle.I will miss him,my prayers are with you all.All my love Kelly
Hi Melissa / Dean Weber (Friend of Daughter Melissa ) Hi Melissa, Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. Amen! Melissa, We send our condolences to You & your family and friends. You're in our prayers! Cindy,Carrie & Dean
DEAR FRIEND MELISSA/ TO ALL THE FAMILY & FRIENDS / KEVIN &. MERCEDES CLARKE (Friend of Daughter Melissa ) DEAR FRIEND MELISSA/ TO ALL THE FAMILY & FRIENDS OF PAUL THOMAS.
WE ARE HERE TODAY TO SHARE OUR GRIEF AND TO SAY GOODBYE TO PAUL.HE WAS TAKEN FROM YOU BY A HEART ATTACK,WHILE ENJOYING HIS LOVE RIDING HIS MOTORCYCLE. WE ASK WHY PAUL WHY NOW BUT ONLY GOD KNOWS THE ANSWER. GOD HAS TAKEN SUCH A GOOD MAN AT SUCH AN EARLY AGE. THERE IS BUT ONLY ONE COMFORTING FROM ALL THE PAIN YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HAVE. PAUL IS IN A BETTER PLACE WITH GOD. WE CAN'T ALL SAY THE RIGHT THINGS. YOUR FAMILY MUST KNOW WE ALL HAVE THE INTENTIONS TO SAY THE RIGHT THING AT YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOUR PAIN. MAY GOD BLESS YOU & BE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS VERY VERY PAINFUL TIME.
Paul's Family / Cathy Ward (Friend) My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
May God Bless / Fred Hatfield (Friend)
Paul and I were good friends in school and I was part of class of 65. I was back home 2 years ago and saw Paul and his wife in Wal-Mart. I'm sorry to hear of his passing and our prayers are with the family. May God Bless.
Betty, Tonya, Family and Friends / Debbie Valerio (Friend)
Betty, Tonya, Family and Friends my thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this hard time in your life. May God's love be with and help you through the days ahead. Close
Bettie Ann / Sandy And Al Espen (Friend)
Bettie Ann, wWe are saddened to hear of Paul's passing. Over the years, we have come to know you had Paul - first as friends, then like family. May the Lord's Peace be with you and your family. Close
Hi Betty, / Shirley &. Lloyd Feick (Friend)
We were so sorry to hear bout Paul, just want to let you know we are thinking about you. We will keep you in our prayers.
Paul/ Kellie Applegate (Friend)
Stanley & I were shocked to hear of Paul's passing!! Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. I'll never forget the ride he gave Daisy on his bike way back in 1989!! Her first motorcycle ride @ the age of 83 was thanks to Paul!!
Suzanne, David, and boys. / The Pittenger's
We are so sorry to hear about you dad/grandpa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need ANYTHING don't hesitate to call us. We love you all. Close
Thinking of you / Melissa (Daughter)
We were suposed to start taking motorcycle rides on Wednesdays while the kids were in school. I was looking forward to spending time with you. Loosing you has been harder then I ever thought it would be. There is this empty space inside that will never be filled again. I always knew there would be a day that God would call you home, But I never dreamed it would be so soon. I was not ready to let you go. People say things like He is better off now, You have to move on, Stop feeling sorry for yourself, And my all time favorite one Get over it. You know me I have never been one to be tactful so I just tell them to bug off. They say time heals all wounds, And that may be true although I don't see how time will heal the sorrow I am feeling over you being gone. I catch myself picking up the phone to call you and looking for you to walk into one of Tim's soccer games. I think about you all the time and I miss you so much. I LOVE YOU DAD! Close
Christy/ Melissa (Daughter)
Christy has started preschool again, She can't wait to get to school because she will be in a church and closer to her Grandpa. Greg taught her to pray JESUS CAN I TALK TO MY GRANDPA and then she just talks away to you. She thinks it is so neat that she can talk to you without a phone. She loves you and misses you so much. Close
A Boy Needs a Grandpa / Tim, Josh &. Nick (Grandsons)
A Boy Needs a Grandpa
Author: Eleanor B. Fallis
A Boy Needs A Grandpa A boy needs a Grandpa... For man-to-man talks, To go hand in hand On companionable walks, To fix up his toys When they no longer go, To tell him the things Little boys want to know.
A boy needs a Grandpa... To show him the way To handle a puppy, To teach him fair play. To impart bits of wisdom He's learned through the years, That it's no disgrace For a man to shed tears.
A boy needs a Grandpa... To sit on his lap And if no one is looking, They take a wee nap, Each wrapped in an aura Of love and esteem, Each smiling gently At some special dream. Close
I like to walk with Grandpa, his steps are short like mine. He doesn’t say, “Now hurry up.” He always takes his time. I like to walk with Grandpa, his eyes see things like mine; a birdie bright, a funny cloud, a penny that really shines. Most people are in a hurry, they do not stop and see; I’m glad that God made Grandpa unrushed, and almost as young as me. Close
Having an answer for every question Understanding more than I ever knew, Glad to help relieve any form of stress, Happy no matter what there was to do. Placing fake bets on silly horse races, And always with a smile, Trying so hard to make everyone happy, Regardless of an extra mile. Intentions always on the good side, Careful to always say the right thing, Knowing more than we'll ever know, but Maybe he's above us with a pair of wings. Unlimited love to us he gave, Living life one day at a time, Having difficulties to overcome Oh, if life were as easy as rhyme. Leaving us wasn't his choice at all Loving us forever was, And in our hearts he remains, Never again to leave us. Dearest Grandpa, you're always missed and are forever loved. Close
My Hero / Melissa (Daughter)
As I ponder the love that I saw in his eyes, A Godly love, given without compromise.... I recall many times that he stood by my side, And prodded me on with great vigor and pride.
His voice ever confident, firm and yet fair, Always speaking with patience, tenderness and care. The power and might of his hands was so sure, I knew there was nothing we couldn't endure.
It's true, a few others provided insight, Yet, he laid the foundation that kept me upright. He's the grandest of men to have lived on this earth, Although he's not royal by stature or birth.
He's a man of great dignity, honor and strength. His merits are noble, and of admirable length. He's far greater than all other men that I know, He's my Dad, he's my mentor, my friend and hero. Close
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