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.PNG) David Leon Paul, age 75, of West Liberty, Illinois passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at his home.
Private family services celebrating David’s life will be held. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Newton, Illinois. Arrangements are under the care of Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.
David was born on April 17, 1944 in St. Francisville, Illinois, the son of Leo F. and Mary F. (Selby) Paul. He married Shirley Kay Harris on April 27, 2002, and she preceded him in death on February 9, 2012.
David served his county in the United States Army Reserve from August 26, 1965, till January 13, 1966. He worked as a police officer for several years and retired from Parrish Carpet in Mattoon, Illinois. David enjoyed playing guitar, dancing, bowling and playing tennis. He loved the outdoors and spending time hunting and fishing.
David is survived by two children, Erika (Butch) Davis of Charleston, Illinois and Justin (Pamela) Paul of Waukesha, Wisconsin; son-in-law, Ray Patterson of West Liberty, Illinois; brother, Terry (Marsha) Paul of Newton, Illinois; grandchildren, Amber Davis, Sean Paul and Nicholas Paul; great grandchildren, Peyton Davis and Carl Liam Hunt.
David was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley; daughter, Susan Patterson; brother, Gary Paul and granddaughter, Megan Davis.
Olney Daily Mail (IL) obituary & photo – March 23, 2020
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Don Murphy (1962)
I went to school with David. We often teased each other about our age. We were both born on April 17, 1944.
He claimed he was the better looking one and he probably was.
I live in charleston and often in the past talked with him at Perrish carbet and at class reunions.
He was a good friend and always remember me and my family when ever we met.
Good bye....good friend
Don
Dewey Myers (1966)
I grew up next door to the Pauls. David was four years older than me, so we weren't close friends, but he always treated me with respect. Mother and I went to the Nazarene Church, as did the Pauls. David's dad, Leo, always had a beautiful garden which was his pride and joy. Unfortunately the neighborhood boys played ball next to the garden and invariablly a stray ball found its way into the garden. That never turned out well. Sorry to learn of David's passing. My condolence.
Marvin Doolin (1962)
David was a classmate from fourth grade through high school, and I've scoured my memories. For some reason I rode my bike to his house on, my memory says, East North Street in Olney, but I can't remember why. I remember David as always polite and respectful, but so much has faded. I believe it was David who told the story of being born on the coldest day in Olney's recorded history. My thoughts go out to those who loved him and will miss him. I spoke with him a few minutes at our last class reunion in 2017, and he invited me to visit next time I was in the area. I'll never know whether it could have happened.
Don Murphy (1962)
David was also a good friend of Ronnie McNight. I believe they were swimming together at the Lake north of town when he, Ronnie, Drowned.
Later years he would take about that day and his friendship with Ronnie.
Don