Paul Johnson, a 96 year old Trenton resident, passed away at 8:25 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at the Eastview Manor in Trenton.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 14, 2013 at South Evans Christian Church north of Trenton.  Burial will be in the South Evans Cemetery.  A visitation is scheduled from 9:30 until service time Monday.  Memorial donations may be made to the donor’s choice and left with or mailed to Whitaker Eads Funeral Home in Trenton.
Paul Johnson was born October 27, 1916 in Howard County, IN to Edward and Sarah (Knowltow) Johnson.  He attended the Jackson Township School in Howard County, IN.  In June of 1939 he was united in marriage to Lillie Snow in Marion, IN.  He worked for Anaconda Wire and Cable in Marion retiring in 1979.  In 2010 Paul and Lillie moved to Trenton to be near their daughter.  He was a member of the Treaty Church of Christ in Treaty, IN.
Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Lillie M. Johnson of Trenton, MO; a son, Ronald Johnson and his wife, Jeannie of Wabash, IN; a daughter, Janet Cooper and her husband, Ron of Trenton, MO; 7 grandchildren; and several great and great-great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Those preceding him in death include his parents, 9 brothers and sisters and a grandson.