Paul R. Wilson

WILSON, Paul R., age 85, passed away Friday, January 9, 2009, to be with the Lord, after a lengthy battle with multiple illnesses. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmo, Sr. and Maude Wilson; brothers, Gene and Marvin, and sister, Beryl. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Donna; daughters, Paula, Marie, Connie, Kristie, and Donna Jane; step-son, Doug; grandchildren, Gina, Danny, Ginger, Todd, Brody, Donna Socorro, and Bryce; great grandchildren, Katie, Christopher, Madelynn, Robert, and Julia; sister, Ruth; brothers, Elmo, Jr., Harry "Wilkie", Ralph; dear friends Hobart Lakes and Larry Albery, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was a decorated World War II Army veteran who proudly served his country. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff of Hospice of Dayton. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery, with a reception following at the West Carrollton VFW Post 3438. Family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2009 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton.