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Paul Whipkey Obituary
Age 82, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 24, 2020 in his home. He was born October 6, 1937 in Annapolis, Ohio to the late Hoy and Gail (Kennedy) Whipkey. Paul was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He retired from The Timken Company in 1994 after 40 years of service and was a lifelong farmer.
He is preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Bellamy; two brothers, Richard and David Whipkey; one sister, Shirley Walters. Paul is survived by four children, Jeff Bellamy, Todd Whipkey, Tracy (Jeff) Robson and Rodney (Jill) Whipkey; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one sister, Pauline (Rodney) Borland; one brother, Hoy Whipkey; several nieces and nephews; good friends, Vernon Tyler and Sally Ann Schissler.
A private family service will be conducted at a later date. Condolences or fond memories may be shared online at
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for Paul Whipkey
david cannon
June 24, 2020
Thanks for the memories Mr Whip . One of the best co workers I had the good fortune to meet at Timkens , and of course all the excellant advice on anything automotive . Rest easy now fella .
Jim Shannon
April 28, 2020
My deepest sympathies to all. I was Paul's helper in back face at Timken in '68. I remember the days of Paul and Tom Steiner's rise to National Champions in that Corvette. Paul was a good man.
Bruce Baker
April 28, 2020
1957 Chevy ,always remember Paul in his drag racing years
April 27, 2020
One of the greatest men we have ever known! Always there to talk to and have a (barley pop with as he called it) He was truly a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by many people! Rest in peace my friend we will miss you!
George Papacostas
April 27, 2020
Pauls pleasant demeanor and booming voice were always appreciated during his visits. He will be missed, Im sure, by everyone whose lives he touched.
Karen Crawford
April 27, 2020
Whippers,the ole man on the hill,and I was the ole lady at the bottom of the hill.i sure will miss you.earl and I send our deepest sympathy to the family.
April 27, 2020
Whippers you will truly be missed. You are the old man on the hill , and I was the old lady at the bottom of the hill.earl and I send our deepest sympathy to the family.
Ron Hurford
April 27, 2020
So sad to see you have passed Whip, we had a great time at Timken together I will miss you my friend. Keep on "twiggin" -Hurf
Rosemary
April 27, 2020
My great uncle, he was a large man- in size and sound, but more importantly, heart. He will truly be missed!
Cindy sandford
April 26, 2020
I am so sad too see a great man leave he made me laugh all the time .he is one person I will never forget .my name is Cindy he always called me sinders that was Paul .you always knew when he was in a room I could go on and on about this wonder man .me and the kids always talked about him.my heart is sad God is getting one of the great ones.he will be greatly missed and always loved.my deepest sympathy to the family
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