Paul C. Fleetwood's Obituary
Decatur- Paul C. Fleetwood, 78, of Decatur passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
A service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. till the time of the service. Interment with “Flight Home” ceremony will at Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Homeward Bound Pet Shelter, 1720 Huston Dr. Decatur, IL or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Paul was born March 18, 1933 in Newman, IL the son of Paul and Clara (Dotson) Fleetwood. Paul graduated from Stephen Decatur High School, and proudly served his country in the U.S Air Force during the Korean War. Paul retired as Maintenance Supervisor for the Decatur Public School District. He married Pat Janssen in Decatur, on December 16, 1983.
He is survived by his wife Pat; son, Victor (Jeannie) Fleetwood of Galena, MO. daughters, Sheryl (Jim) Walker of Decatur, and Sue (Darrell) Watkins also of Decatur, step-daughters, Toni (Randy) Dowd of Arthur, and Laura Janssen (Ken Lowe) of Mt. Pulaski, ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
Paul was preceded by his parents, son Randy, and great-grandson Micah.
The family would like to express a special thank you to all the nursing staff and doctors at the St. Mary’s I.C.U. for their care and kindness shown Paul and his family.
The family of Paul is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home an honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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