Paul Platton

Paul Platton

Paul Platton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bradbury Memorial Center - Lake Havasu City on Jul. 10, 2024.

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Paul Richard Platton aka Pops or Papa..
Died July 5th, 2024, in Lake Havasu City, AZ at the age of 71. Paul was born September 15th, 1952, in Youngstown, Ohio, where he spent most of his childhood. He lived in Santa Maria, CA. from 1978-1993.
Paul served in the United States Air Force as an E4 Air Cargo Specialist from 1974-1978 and was Honorably discharged. He worked in the Los Angeles Dioceses of the Catholic Church until 1993.
Paul moved to AZ with his son Thomas Platton and at that time daughter in law Alyssa Platton where he spent the last 31 years being an amazing Dad and papa to not only his immediate family but to all that got to know him.
Paul is survived by his son Thomas Platton, Daughter in law Kayla Platton, grandson Ethan Platton and granddaughter Paislee Platton. He is proceeded in death by his father Paul Platton, Mother Ruth Platton and brother David Platton.
Paul was cremated at Bradbury Memorial Center on July 12th, 2024, and his services will be held in Prescott AZ where he will be laid to rest in Prescott National Cemetery.

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