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Sean Paul Obituary

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PAUL,Sean M. age 35, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 2 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born on October 7, 1968 in Dayton. Ohio. Preceded in death by grandfather; Gerald Eugene Paul, grandparents; Isom (Helen) Hinkle, step-father; William G. Brown, father-in-law; Lawrence Waddy. He was a faithful member and one of the founding directors of New Horizons Christian Fellowship where he served as an Elder beside Pastor Philip A. Green. Sean joined the Ohio Army National Guard in March of 1986. He served as a Major with the 73rd Troop Command. At the time of his death he had served 18 years with the Army National Guard. He received his BA from Ohio University in Communications in 1991 and his MBA from Ashland University in 2000. He was currently employed with Morgan Stanley Dean Witter as a Financial Advisor. Sean also served on the Board of Trustees at Huckleberry House. Survived by loving wife of ten years; Mia R. Paul, mother; Linda Paul Brown of Dayton, OH; father; Larry Hinkle of San Francisco, CA. grandmother; Etta Miller Paul of Dayton. OH, twin brother; Shane (Sylvia) Paul of Chalfont, PA, aunts and uncles; Sandy (Edward) Jenkins of Dayton, OH, Rebecca (Emmanuel) Harvey of Dayton, OH, special cousin; Seth (Shancie) Jenkins of Columbus, a very special nephew: Shane Mark Paul II of Buffalo, NY, nephew and niece; Simeon Paul and Sydney Paul of Chalfont, PA. Survived by a host of other family members and many friends. Funeral service Friday, 11 AM at the First Church of God, 3480 Refugee Rd.; Columbus, OH 43232 (phone 614/338-8338). The family will receive friends at the church 10 AM until the start of funeral service. Interment Evergreen Cemetery; West Carrollton, OH. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St.; Columbus, OH.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Oct. 8, 2004.

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Larry Hinkle

October 2, 2024

Twenty years later Sean and my love and appreciation for you still grows. Miss you and are blessed by your being my son. DAD

Robin Green

November 11, 2007

Hello!

I just wanted Elder Paul's family to know that he is not forgotten!

We love him and daily appreciate and thank God for allowing him to be with us for a season.

Please know that the seeds that he planted here on earth are still blooming. They are still sprouting up into beautiful flowers and tall strong trees that are steadfast and unmovable - abounding in the work of the Lord.

Sean, we love and miss you...

Lady Robin
New Horizons Christian Fellowship

Terri Jamison

August 1, 2005

Knowing Elder Sean Paul is knowing a man of integrity. I was one of the first people Mia called after Sean proposed. I had the great pleasure of coordinating Sean and Mia's wedding. Sean and I have some similarities having both been born in October. We were both in the financial services industry, we both were in ministry and both were great talkers, we would rather say people persons. Sean exhibited a man of valour in his walk with Christ and how a man of God should love his wife. Wherever you saw Sean he was always talking about the Lord and his relationship. He left great memories with me in the short ten years I knew him.

Elder Sean, young men who are great examples of godliness such as you are missing from the world today. My hope and prayer is that your young nephew will remember the example he saw in you and emulate your godly lifestyle as he grows older. I know that the sufferings of this present life are nothing to be compared to the glory that you are now beholding in the presence of Jesus, your Lord and Master. Rest on Elder Sean and I will strive on to meet you in the First Resurrection.

Angie Hollerich

May 2, 2005

I did not have an opportunity to get to know Sean beyond his participation in the Women and Money Conferences, however he left quite an impression with me. He had the ability to connect not only with the individuals involved in the planning of the conferences, making friend and spending quality time with us, but his ability to connect and bond with the women and men who attended the conferences. I was so sorry to hear he was ill and when he passed I truly felt a void. My thoughts and prayers are with Mia and his family, he will be missed.

Judy Leffel

April 4, 2005

I will always remember his smiling face and his help with Relay for Life a Team Event to fight cancer when I was a volunteer committee person for the Hilliard location. Sean brought out his group of Military young men to help. He was a wonderful person well loved by everyone.

Vonzelia Woods

March 30, 2005

It is an honor to have known Sean Paul for the short time I did. Sean Paul always has a smile on his face at church. It carried over when I saw him for a brief time at work. Truly a blessing!

Jerry Fryar

March 29, 2005

Sean will be remembered for his gracious smile, positive attitude, dedication and determination. May his wife, Mia and family be comforted by the immeasurable contributions he made to humanity.

Shane Hanesworth

March 29, 2005

Sean was my uncle. He was my favorit uncle. I loved to go to his house because we used to stay up late and do stuf like that!

Stanley Harris

March 29, 2005

Sean was a special friend that I will never forget. God blessed him with intelligence, character and compassion. This enabled him to bless many people. He will always be missed.

Kristin Smith

February 24, 2005

It has taken so long for me to be able to sign this guest book. It is such a tribute to a good man that some one known so breifly has touched so many so deeply. It is like God knew He had only a short time to do His work through Sean, so he made Sean able to touch people deeply and show by example.

I thank God for letting me know Sean.

Charlene Williams

January 26, 2005

Sean,

Even though it has been a few months since you left us, you are not forgotten. You are thought of often and your family can rejoice in knowing that you influenced so many people in such a positive way.

Phillip Green

January 23, 2005

I sometimes wonder whether we really take the time to notice God’s best work. There are people in our lives that enrich our very existence by their quiet influence. Sean is such a person. Don’t get me wrong, Sean was no silent, shy, shrinking brother. No, Sean enjoyed a good conversation!! He spoke passionately about the things that interested him and especially about his walk with the Lord.

I first met Sean through Brother John Perrin. At that time, we had a mutual interest in golf. Sean took me with him to the Muirfield Tournament (my only experience with live professional golf). We stopped for Krispy Kreme’s on the way home from Dublin. He liked them fresh and warm!

Sean was not a minister “under” me, but a brother beside me. He had the gift of faith, and the body of Christ needs more men that stand on God’s word with the full weight of their being. I could be confident in him because he was singularly devoted to Christ, and everthing else only through Him.

I don’t shrink away from remembering Sean during his affliction. Sean was my minister friend. I’d visit him and pray for him, but, when he was able he always prayed for me, my family, and the congregation of God’s children. Some of his most impactful ministry to me came while he himself was suffering. His persistent faith in the face of opposition testifies to God’s faithfulness.

Frankly, it’s hard for me to reflect on the time that we spent together without smiling. Sean was one of those people that you looked forward to seeing, and then looked forward to seeing again. One day soon, speech will be simplified because we won’t speak of “is” “was” and “will be” any more. I look forward, confident that we will be together again, and that we will be able to share eternity together as brothers in our Father’s house.

Your Brother in Christ and Servant in His Kingdom

Collette Brandon

December 14, 2004

Sean was the perfect example of how someone our age could live for Christ. He was one of the most encouraging and courageous people I knew.

Mia & Family: I am always praying for you.

Jonathan Brofford

November 8, 2004

Sean Paul will be remembered for his ideals, values, and convictions.

It was an honor to know Sean.

Ellen Evranian

November 8, 2004

I only knew him a short time from work but quickly learned what a special person Sean was. There are few people who make coming to work a pleasure and he was one.

He will be so missed.

Larry Hinkle

November 7, 2004

Sean will be missed by everyone who knew him. I was deeply touched by the many co-workers of Sean's, both past and present who expressed their admiration and condolences. My peronsal words of comfort to our family: God needed Sean in heaven more than we need him here. Thanks Son for making a man and a father out of me. With Love

Barbara Jeffreys

November 5, 2004

Sean was a man of integrity, a God-fearing man who is now another one of God's Angel.

John Strand

November 5, 2004

Sean was a great man and a true asset to our office. We all miss him very much. I am happy that his pain and suffering has ended and am comforted knowing he is in a better place.

Edward Feierman

November 5, 2004

Sean was a great guy & a class act.He will be deeply missed!

Keith Frasier

November 5, 2004

S&P,

He was a good man. I will miss our lunches together and our conversations about our faith in Christ. Enjoy it up there and I will see ya when I get there.

Mia,

May the Lord comfort, encourage and strengthen you during this time. May you be ever so aware of God's love for you and may your future be filled with joy and laughter.

Many Blessings.

Shane Paul

November 4, 2004

I will miss him. He was a great man and better brother. It makes me sad to think that someone so good has to leave when so many bad people florish. I don't think he will ever be gone in the sense that I often think of him and his actions while he was alive. It guides me daily.

Carmen Bowers

November 2, 2004

Anyone who knew Sean knows what a wonderful man he was. Please believe me that time will help to heal your suffering and treasured memories will ease your loss. With Sympathy.

Love, Carmen & Scott Bowers

Ed and Sandy Jenkins

November 2, 2004

We will always love and miss you Sean!

Charlene Williams

October 14, 2004

Sean was a shining example to everyone. He will be forever in our hearts and minds.

Trent Petry

October 8, 2004

Deeply sorry to hear of your loss. It's terrible that sometimes the few times you talk to people you haven't in a while is either a wedding or funeral. And I regret that the last time I probably talked to Sean was at his wedding. Again my deepest sympathies

Helen Morrow

October 8, 2004

Sean was a wonderful young man who lived up to all his family's expectations. As much as his family will miss him, he is whole again in God's presence. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

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