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| Posted by: Michelle and Paul Archibald Tue June 19, 2018 | Wishing you all peace at this difficult time and we hope that the good memories will help you to heal. |
| Posted by: Jet Thursby Tue June 19, 2018 | Paul has been our neighbor for 38 years. He was a great neighbor, always waving when we saw each other, as well as having many conversations over the years. He even saved his scrap wood to give us to use for kindling in our wood burning stove.
I know he was very proud of his Marine Corp service and had the USMC flag flying in his yard for as long as I can remember. At the Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Company, our Honor Guard has presented a "Salute to our Veterans" dinner and ceremony for the last four years. Paul was very proud to attend, as well as his brothers and his Marine Corp buddies. We were very honored to salute them for their service. We will miss you! Semper Fi, and rest in eternal peace Paul. Ellen and Jet Thursby |
| Posted by: Kim Eichelman Tue June 19, 2018 | Good-bye dad....the last 10 weeks were the best time taking care of you and reconnecting and the hardest time letting you go. You are now with mom your brown eyed girl....rest in peace......Kim |
| Posted by: Mr. & Mrs. Lonnie Downey Sr. Tue June 19, 2018 | Paul, you will be missed. Go and be with your wife and rest is peace. |
| Posted by: Michele Rose Wed June 20, 2018 | My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Paul. I have known him for many years through my association with the Friends of Kinder Farm Park. He was a kind, gentle man who always expressed his love for his family and his military service. Was always there to help and even provided guard for us when we dedicated our new flagpole. It was quite impressive to see him in uniform! He completed innumerable projects for the park with great craftsmanship and pride. His death has left a large hole in the hearts of many there. No one can fill those shoes! Our loss is Heaven's gain! |
| Posted by: Wayne & Sue Mackenzie Wed June 20, 2018 | We have been blessed to have had Paul as our neighbor for 34 years.
We certainly will miss his kind heart, smile and seeing how Proud he was dressed in his Marine attire attending parades and other color guard functions. You will be truly missed....... Rest in Peace our friend. Semper Fi Wayne & Sue |
| Posted by: Laura Sherman and Family Wed June 20, 2018 | With our sincere condolences to the entire family of dear Paul, we wish you all peace and comfort. Our hearts go out to you all and we pray for your tranquillity. Paul is one of a kind who was always honored by his beautiful family and brave military service. He has shown this pride and joy through the years. His picture in full uniform is still on our refrigerator and it will stay there. Paul is a very special, kind, and gentle person who always treated me like family no matter what. Thank you Paul for so many years of warm greetings and many hugs goodbye at family events. I loved talking to you about so many things and I will forever cherish the spice box you hand crafted especially for us. It comes in very handy and is beautifully made. You are family to my family. Your magnificent, beautiful, and very thoughtful wife, who I adore, made me feel the same and you two are a wonderful couple of eternal love. May God be with you both in Heaven. We will miss you. Love always, Laura, Dave, Joey, and Briana |
| Posted by: betsy Kramer Thu June 21, 2018 | we will miss Paul at our Sunday family dinners and seeing him working on his projects in the woodshop at Kinder farm park. The world will miss a truly wonderful guy. |
| Posted by: Don Elseroad Thu June 21, 2018 | In recognition of E. Paul Downey, Sr's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the members of the SSgt Walter F. 'Trae' Cohee III Detachment # 115, Salisbury, MD and the members the Tri-Cities Detachment # 969, Gray, TN of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.
SEMPER FIDELIS Don Elseroad Staff Sergeant USMC (Ret) MCL Detachment # 115 & # 969 |
| Posted by: Lin M. Privitera Thu June 21, 2018 | Paul & Chris Downey, Jr. - My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. May your fondest memories of him remain close to your heart, and may you find comfort with those celebrating his life. |
| Posted by: Ron and Hope MacKenzie Thu June 21, 2018 | I knew Mr. Paul as a neighbor and became best friends with his youngest son. I had the honor and pleasure to work with him on many building projects as a young man and the lessons I learned from him are priceless. His work ethic, passion for building, and generosity are contagious. I will miss and never forget the “Hi Ronnie” and wonderful stories he would tell when visiting my parents house. Keep an eye on us all Mr. Paul.
Semper Fi Love, Ron and Hope |
| Posted by: Paul and Geri Weiss Mon June 25, 2018 | Paul,
I am sorry to hear about your father. I have always enjoyed the stories you told at work about him and I am sure that he will be missed by all. Take care. Paul and Geri Weiss |