Paul Raymond Jellison

Paul Raymond Jellison obituary, Junction City, OR

Paul Raymond Jellison

Paul Jellison Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Murphy-Musgrove Funeral Home - Junction City on Mar. 21, 2025.

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Paul Raymond Jellison passed away August 13, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. He was born October 25, 1933 in Shamrock, TX to Ray L. (Raymond Leroy) Jellison and May (Grogg) Jellison.
Paul Married Eva Janette Gillum in Johnson, Kansas. They were married for 70 years.
Paul's family was his life and he did well by them. In Kansas he was a farmer. In Colorado he was a dairyman. In Oregon he was a Lumberman and Log Truck Driver for 32 years. He was a volunteer fireman, fly fisherman and stained glass artist. After retirement he traveled by RV to all US States, all of Canada and Northern Mexico. He developed a love for the SW United States and the scenery and warm winters of Arizona.
He was an Army veteran serving in South Korea with the 8125th K9 Guard Dog Unit in 1954 & 1955.
Paul is survived by a brother, James and his family, along with his four children, his wife, 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great granchildren.
Paul you did well. It was a life well lived! Your family thanks you and loves you into the forever!

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