• Date Of Birth: November 23, 1922
  • Date Of Death: October 19, 2011
  • State: Illinois

Paul S. Lindsey, 88, of Jacksonville, died Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at Passavant Area Hospital.

He was born Nov. 23, 1922, in Literberry, the son of Samuel B. and Olive Lee Scribner Lindsey. He married Sally Jane Francis on May 14, 1944, in Jacksonville and she preceded him in death on May 29, 1980. He later married Angeline Jones Wilson on June 6, 1981, in Franklin and she survives.

He is also survived by four daughters and one son, Joyce (Don) Ryan of Franklin, Paula Lindsey of Jacksonville, Linda Galbreath of Phoenix, AZ, Brenda (Herb) Coats of Beardstown and Clyde (Debbie) Wilson of Franklin; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his sister, Verna Dean Bullard.

Mr. Lindsey was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Merchant Marines. He was a foreman and contract worker for Illinois Power for 18 years. He had also farmed south of Franklin his entire life, and had built several homes for his family and friends. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, the Jacksonville Moose Lodge and had been a member of Franklin Lions Club. Paul enjoyed fishing, gardening and hunting. He was a man of many trades.

 

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