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Paul Eley Obituary
LIMA - Paul H. Eley Jr., 82, passed away at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center on April 12, 2025, following a brief illness, with family at his bedside.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Martha (Mooney) Eley; granddaughter, Tristan Eley; and sister-in-law, Candyce (Miller) Moreland.
Paul is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sherri (Miller) Eley; a sister, Karen (David) O'Grady of Raleigh, NC; a brother, Jim (Sheila) Eley of Lima; and four children: Matthew (Crista) Eley of Lima, Jenifer Eley Ashby of Lima, Jeffrey (Margo) Eley of Lima, and Melanie (Dirk) Morris of Ooltewah, TN. Paul was blessed with three beautiful granddaughters who adored him: Sydney (Cody) Lundy of South Pasadena, FL, Madison Morris and Alison Morris of Ooltewah, TN.
Paul worked for 41 years as a journeyman electrician with the IBEW local 32, and served as the business agent for 4 years, before his retirement in 1998. Paul was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church. Paul was a gift to others, and an inspiration to family and friends and will be missed every day.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Gerard Catholic Church.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at St. Gerard Church, Lima, Ohio. The funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m. Father Mike Sergi will officiate. Entombment will follow at Gethsemani Cemetery.
Arrangements handled by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.
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Brenda Snyder
April 21, 2025
So very sorry for your loss. Paul was such a nice man. We would meet with him and Sherri at the Eagle's on Friday night. Sending prayers to the family.
Connie Pierce
April 18, 2025
Jim and Sheila and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Beverly Thompson
April 17, 2025
Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers for peace and healing to Sherri and family. Paul was a wonderful guy and will be deeply missed. Bev Thompson LCC 1960.
Michael Moreland
April 17, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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