Paul Flounders obituary

  • January 29, 2010
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Paul Richard Flounders, 76, of Dover, died suddenly Jan. 19, 2010. Born August 26, 1933, in Massillon, Paul was a son of the late Ralph and Frances Flounders. He attended Massillon schools before enlisting in the U.S. Army. During his service, he was honored to have been selected to guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. He retired in 1998 from a career as an inspector that spanned over 46 years for Eaton Corporation, Massillon. At the time of his retirement, his tenure of service was unparalleled in the company’s history. A talented vocalist, Paul was a member of the Schoenbrunn Valley Barbershop Chorus, and was known to accompany his wife in singing for local churches. Paul loved to read his Bible, and was a member of the Jerusalem Church, as well as the Tuscarawas County Senior Citizens and AARP. An avid outdoorsman, Paul was well-read in the beneficial effects of herbs and loved to fish and take long walks. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Flounders, whom he married in 1998; stepdaughter, Rhonda Kelley of New Philadelphia; stepson, Robert “Bob” (Ortha) Goudy of Alexandria, Ala.; six stepgrandchildren, Jackie (Bill) Heidy of New Philadelphia, Jeff (Chris) Snyder of Scio, Brandon Kelley of New Philadelphia, Angela (Koy) Brooks of Weaver, Ala., Ben (Katie) Goudy of Douglasville, Ga., and Nic (Debbie) Goudy of Alexandria, Ala.; 12 stepgreat-grandchildren; a stepgreat-great-granddaughter; sisters, Marilyn Reis of Massillon, Gloria (Roger) Mahaffey of North Canton, and Donna Baughman of Massillon; brothers, James Flounders of Massillon, Robert (Gloria) Flounders of North Canton, Charles (Evelyn) Flounders of Massillon, and Jerry Flounders of Bandera, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Flounders; and sister, Doris Blackburn. Services will be held Jan. 22, 2010, at 10:30 a.m., at the Geib Funeral Center, Dover, with Rev. Dr. Terry Downin officiating. Interment with military honors was in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Massillon. Those unable to attend are invited to share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.geibcares.com. Family requests memorial contributions be made to the building fund at Jerusalem Church, 1417 Stonecreek Rd. SW, New Philadelphia 44663; or the building fund at the Tuscarawas County Senior Center, 425 Prospect St., Dover 44622.


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