Paul E Darby's Obituary
Decatur- Paul E. Darby, 74, of Decatur, passed away at 4:55 am Friday, January 22, 2010 at VA Illiana Health Care in Danville, Illinois.
Services to celebrate Paul’s life will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the family. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Paul was born August 25, 1935 in Decatur, the son of James F. and Cora E. (Marrs) Darby. He married Mary J. Nystrom on February 23, 1957 in Reno, Nevada. She preceded him in death on April 18, 1992. Paul was employed by Jaydon, Inc. as a sales representative for more than 25 years. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy for four years.
He leaves behind three sons: David Darby, Dan Darby, and Don Darby, all of Decatur, two daughters: Diane Darby of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and Debbie Darby of Modesto, California, one sister: Carole Miller of Chicago, seven grandchildren: Jeffrey, Stewart, Nicole, Zachary, Jessica, Nicholas, and Jenessa, and his first great-grandchild is due this year.
He was reunited in Heaven with his wife: Mary, and his parents.
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