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JAMES PAULUS Obituary
56, passed away quietly at his home on April 8, 2020 after a long illness. Jim, a native of Canton, Ohio, resided in Massillon. He was an avid member and supporter of AA and was always eager to lend a hand to his friends.
Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Jacqueline (Corey) Paulus; sister, Daphne Paulus; and grandparents: Murval and Garnet (Ferguson) Corey and Sylvester "Hank" and Stella "Marie" (Schaub) Paulus. Survived by Jim are his father, James A. Paulus, Sr.; children: Cody Paulus and Brooke (John) Meidlein; siblings: Diane (Mark) Rauschenberger, Tracy Paulus, and Corey (Mandy) Paulus; grandchild, Kahlan Meidlein; nieces and nephews: Spencer (Katianne) Christie, Morgan Christie, Braeden Paulus, Gabriel Paulus and Cydney Paulus; great-niece, Evelyn Christie; and other family members and friends.
Services will not be held at this time due to social distancing. The family will plan a Memorial Service for a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Jim's name to the charity of your choice. Reed Funeral Home
Canton Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit: www.reedfuneralhome.com to sign the online guestbook.
Reed Funeral Home, 330-477-6721
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Denise Pierce
May 19, 2020
I just found out today about Jimmy. Such sad news. Jimmy always put a smile on my face every time I saw him. He was a perfect example of what good AA really is. I know I will certainly miss that unmistakable laugh of his. His laugh made all of us laugh too. We will miss him dearly. So very sorry for your loss. It just wont be the same without him. Try to take comfort that he is with God right now and probably making him laugh too. God bless you all.
Teri C
April 12, 2020
I met Jim in AA. He helped me through a difficult time in my life and I kept sober. He was always willing to help others if he could.
Vera Nickels
April 12, 2020
Sry for your loss james lived in the same building he became friends with me and he was well liked well loved and he will truely be missed.
Vera Nickels
April 12, 2020
Jim was a wonder man he was kind to all he met he lived in the same building and was well liked and loved he will truely be missed to family sry four yout loss.
Steve Grant
April 11, 2020
I love jim his nickname i cowboy i no him about 3years almost 4yearz he was my good friend but i will come him my bast friend i can tell him anything he will do anything for anyone he always quiet around new people i dpnt no him that well but i no him pretty good
April 10, 2020
Jim was one of my oldest and most trusted friends . He was always busy helping someone in need and he was a good example to all who knew him , he will be sorely missed . May peace be with his family . We love you Jimmy. Dan & Susie Saunders
April 10, 2020
Jim was one of my oldest and dearest friends . He was always helping someone anyway he could and was kind to a fault. Words cannot express the sorrow we feel in our family Jimmy did things the right way and was a great example for us all . Farewell my good friend , love you. Dan & Susie Saunders
Kirk Kuehnert
April 10, 2020
My condolences to family and friends. Jim warmly welcomed me into A. A. 15 years ago.
He will be missed.
Brooke Meidlein
April 10, 2020
I love you Dad! I will always remember your laugh and smile.....they were worth more to me than you know...I love you!
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