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Paul, a warrior of truth and righteousness, has now completed his mortality at the age of 94. Paul was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and spent his life there except a short span of time serving in the Chicago Temple presidency. He was Married on June 28, 1940 to the light of his life, Connie (Cornelia Belle Taylor). They were married for 72 years. During his lifetime he was most often known as "Pete". He was hard working, honest and loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many positions of leadership there. He loved to chop wood and supplied the whole neighborhood until he reached the age of 85. Paul is proceeded in death by his wife Cornelia Bell Taylor Bang, , his daughter Sandra Rose Bang Smith (Farrell), and granddaughter LeeAnne Smith White (Phillip), and by his parents and 9 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children Linda Lee Bang Ludlow (Mark), Steven Paul Bang (LeeAnn) and David Taylor Bang (Linda). He was loved by 20 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren. Paul was loved and admired. He will be missed. Funeral will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 11 AM Saturday Sept. 14th, 8250 Cornell Road, Sycamore Township. Visitation will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint at 10-11 AM. Condolences to the family at www.strawserfuneralhome.com
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70th anniv.- at Dave & Linda's - in Mesa
October 11, 2013
Dad, I got to speak at your funeral. You are the one that gave me courage to do it. You said you owed Mom a talk from you. I said I owed you a talk. Everyone said I did a good job. I'm glad, because YOU ARE TRULY a hero to me. I'm so glad I picked YOU out in our premortal life.
See you around campus,
Love, Linda BIC Ludlow
October 10, 2013
Dad at their 70th anniv
Paul BAng
September 22, 2013
Aurelia(Terri) Franklin-Burkett
September 16, 2013
Paul Bang was a fixture in my life. He attended my baptism when i didn't even know who he was. He taught the ysa Sunday school class when i was a leader. He gave me my patriarchal blessing. I had the great privilege and honor to have him preside at my marriage in the Chicago Temple.
My mother, to her dying day spoke about the time that Paul and Stan Fish came to the house and did some repairs as service.(and back then, she didn't even like the church.) I'm. so going to miss him. To me, he exemplified truly what the gospel really was\is. I'm honored to have had him in my life.
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September 16, 2013
Bishop Bang of the Cincinnati 2nd Ward was my priesthood leader when I was a priest and then, in 1966, the one who interviewed me to be ordained an elder and to serve a mission. I knew he loved me. And I love him. He was as fine an example of discipleship as I have ever known. I was able to visit with him this past November when I was in Mesa, AZ when my mother passed away. Paul spoke of how much he missed Connie. I am happy for them--enduring well, leaving a legacy and graduating with honors!
Jack Theler
Michael Mehring
September 16, 2013
There are few men that I can say w/o hesitation "walked in the light of the Lord" Bro. Bang was one of those elect men.
Linda and I send our condolences to his family and trust their faith will see them through.
Tami Stoneking Kadis
September 15, 2013
I will always remember the wonderful experience I had when I received my patriarchal blessing from Patriarch Bang. He was an amazing, gifted, and spiritual servant of The Lord. Thank you for your great example and influence. May The Lord bless your family as you have greatly blessed mine and many others.
Thomas Winings
September 14, 2013
Patriarch Paul Bang: A giant among the great Sequoias has slipped through the veil. He was great here, and he is great there! He will be great throughout the eternities. Words cannot adequately express how he has influenced my life for the better. He baptized me. He gave me my Patriarchal Blessing. He ordained me an elder. I cannot say enough good about this wonderful man. He was humble, wise, faithful, loyal, and obedient. It's interesting how the name of "Captain Moroni" slips into my mind. So farewell, my dear Patriarch, until we meet again. Thank you! (PS: Say "Hi" to Connie for me! She is great, too!)
Bev Stoneking Hildreth
September 14, 2013
What an influence Patriarch Bang had on my life, as a Bishop, Patriarch, and example of Gospel living. He was always kind, sincere, and when he spoke, you knew he was that close to the spirit. May all of the family feel the love of those who were privileged to know him.
September 14, 2013
Paul Bang was one of the first persons I met when I first came to Church at the Cincinnati Branch in 1956. He was my mentor, colleague, and beloved friend. --John Arthur Taylor
September 14, 2013
A wonderful man and family who certainly touched my life for good!
Judi Wardwell Harrison
David Smith
September 14, 2013
Grandpa Bang set the tone for the Bang/Smith families (in teaching us all by example) of the true meaning of Christlike love and charity. Thank you Grandpa!
Merlin Fish
September 14, 2013
Dear Bang Family,
Sorry we can't be there today to celebrate the life of this great man. We suspect he has a front row seat up there and has a large gathering of loved ones greeting him. All of us are better people for rubbing shoulders with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family today.
Love Merlin and Pat Fish
MariBeth, George and Olivia Williams
September 14, 2013
Remembering Patriarch Paul Bang: I always enjoyed listening to his talks in Sacrament meeting. I will miss his peaceful voice, understanding heart and guidance. He was truly a Latter-Day Saint. I am thankful for every conversation we had, will always remember going to his home to receive my Patriarchal Blessing, which has been a great gift to me. He was such an example and inspiration to me and my family. Matthew 5:16 is truly about Brother Bang. He was a warrior of truth and righteousness! Thoughts and prayers to the family. He will be greatly missed.
Donald Lee Blackwelder
September 14, 2013
In the summer of 1959 I worked at the Standard Lumber Company in Covington, KY as a 16 year old. There was always work to do around the lumber yard. At noon time, I would eat lunch with Uncle Pete. He always had a lunch packed by Aunt Connie, and there was always a love note tucked into his lunch that he savored more than the food. As we ate he educated me in the spiritual arts fo the gospel of Jesus Christ. He had a deep humility, and testimony of the gospel and practised it daily. I left Cincinnati later that summer and didn't see Uncle Pete for 22 years after that. When I returned to Cincinnati and walked into the Norwood Chapel and saw him again in 1981, I hugged him tight and wept on his shoulder. I knew I was embracing a true servant of God who had, by his life and example become a celestial spirit that was privileged to still be here on our mother earth. What a great Uncle he was to me.
Taylor Reeves
September 13, 2013
I feel incredibly blessed to have such a great man as a great grandfather. He was a terrific example of faith & endurance. I am at peace knowing he is among loved ones.
Gerald L & Betty E Scott
September 13, 2013
We are grateful to have had the privilege and blessing of serving with and being blessed by the kind and loving influence of Paul Bang
Farrell & Diane Smith
September 13, 2013
The most guileless man we have ever known. He's now home with his beloved Connie, daughter Sandra, grandaughter LeeAnne & so many more whose lives he has touched & enriched.
Ron Mulberry
September 13, 2013
Paul Bang was an inspiration to me as a teenager in the 1960s. His positive influence is still felt in my senior years of life. I will always be thankful that I got be friends with him.
September 13, 2013
Dennis and Mia Blackwelder
John Russell
September 12, 2013
Thank you Paul for my blessing. It has helped me endure many things.
Michael O'Brien
September 11, 2013
Patriarch Bang was the most kind decent man I believe I have ever met. He had such a life changing impact upon me and my family. He was a true Saint in every sense of the word. The world is a colder more lonely place with his passing.
Mark Brown
September 11, 2013
Brother Paul Bang was a blessing to my family. He helped my parents when they joined the church as he was their first bishop. He will not be forgotten.
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