He was 91 years old and was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce, of 68 years; their son, Paul Jr.; his parents, Frank and Grace; and his brother, Milton. He is survived by their children, Barbara (Joe), Carol (Paul deceased), Valarie and Frank (Sherry); her grandchildren Joe, Michele (David), Greg (Paris), Bethany, Benjamin (Jeneen) and Abby (Beth); her great grandchildren, Joey (Heather), Christopher, Kyle, Landon, Mason, Destinia and Rush, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Paul faithfully served his country, first in the Naval Militia as a Seaman Apprentice and three years in the National Guard in Florida, before enlisting in the Army, serving both in Korea and Vietnam. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with six Bronze Service Stars; United Nations Service Medal (Republic of Korea) Presidential Unit Citation; National Defense Service Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster; Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars; Vietnam Campaign Medal; one Overseas Service Bar; Good Conduct Medal (5th Award); Army Commendation Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster; and Bronze Star Medal (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster). After completing 22 years in the Army, Paul retired as a Master Sergeant. He then continued serving his country by working at the local Veterans Administration Hospital, before retiring as a Purchasing Agent in the Prosthetics Department where he assisted other Veterans as needed. Paul served as a deacon while stationed in Hawaii and again at Curtis Baptist Church in Augusta. He was also a member of the Shriner’s Club as well as the Augusta Elks Lodge 205 where he again participated in many community events.
Visitation will be held at Elliott’s Funeral Home on Columbia Road from 5 pm to 7 pm on May 18. Services will be at Elliott’s Funeral Home Chapel on Columbia Road at 10:00 on May 19, officiated by Chaplain Race Lariscy, followed by full military funeral honors at Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Children’s Hospital of Georgia in Augusta, GA are requested.
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