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Paul Franklin Taff

1926 - 2016

Paul Franklin Taff obituary, 1926-2016, Arlington, TX

BORN

1926

DIED

2016

Paul Taff Obituary

Paul Franklin Taff, passed away Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016. Graveside service: 1 p.m. Friday in Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Greenwood. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please honor Paul with a donation to the Alzheimer's Association. Paul was born May 25, 1926. He served in the United States Navy and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in industrial engineering and, after many years of service, retired from the Army and Air Force Exchange Service. He was an avid golfer and loved traveling. The family would like to especially thank the staff and caregivers at Legacy Living Memory Care of Arlington for providing outstanding, loving care for Paul during his final years. Survivors: Wife, Betty; daughter, Donna Mothersole and husband, Steve; his son, Steven Taff and wife, Louise; grandchildren, Jennifer Allen and husband, Greg, Brian Mothersole and wife, Kelsey, Christopher Taff, Robert Taff and Sarah Taff; great-granddaughter, Katie Allen; and sister, Mary Ann Moody.

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Published by Star-Telegram from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2016.

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Rita Martin

August 29, 2016

Aunt Betty, so very sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Paul.
Just know that he's in a much better place & no longer in pain.
Love you
Rita

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Greenwood Memorial Park

TX

Aug

26

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Greenwood Memorial Park

TX

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