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Paul Dingus Obituary
WHEELERSBURG - Paul Merritt Dingus, age 72, of Wheelersburg, passed away January 12, 2020 in Columbus. He was born February 24, 1947 in Wheelersburg to Paul S. and Doris (Lawson) Dingus. Paul graduated in 1965 from Minford High School and then served two years in the U.S. Army from 1966 – 1968. He worked as a pipefitter for 30 years for Local #577 Pipefitters Union. Paul enjoyed hunting and was a Buckeyes fan.
He is survived by three sons, Tony (Peggy) Dingus of South Webster, Kevin (Dana) Dingus of Wheelersburg, Jason (Christina) Dingus of Wheelersburg; grandchildren, Kaleb, Emily, Alison, and Nick Dingus; great-grandchild, Grant Dingus; brothers, Ralph (Jodi) Dingus of Wheelersburg, Dan (Sue) Dingus of Sciotoville, Ken (Barb) Dingus of South Webster, Brian (Anita) Dingus of Franklin Furnace; sisters, Retta (Dave) Ashley of Wheelersburg, Elaine (Mike) Smith of Minford, Anna Marie (Larry) Davis of Minford; sister-in-law, Pat Dingus of Michigan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sue, whom he married July 11, 1969; a brother, Lloyd Dingus; great-grandson, Jackson Dingus in infancy.
Funeral services for Paul will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 16, 2020 at D.W. SWICK-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in Wheelersburg with Pastor Brian Baer officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace with military honors provided by James Dickey Post #23, American Legion. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5 – 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Fond memories of Paul and expressions of condolence may be shared at www.DWSwickNelsonFuneralHome.com.
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Carole ( pace ) Buckle
January 15, 2020
Paul was not just a classmate , but a neighborhood friend. I loved that he attended our family reunions, sometimes even when I couldn't be there myself. He was a sweet , kind man, and I'm thankful he accepted Jesus so I know I'll get to see him again.
Diiane Matheny
January 14, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. He was like family to me. Such good memories. He will be sadly missed. Diane Pace Matheny
Danny Robinson
January 13, 2020
so sorry for your loss.I believe i was in basic with Paul.I was in basic May 24 66 to Aug 24 66. arrived in Vietnam Jan ist 67.Basic at Ft.Knox.I think i talked to him one time at Post 23.Again so sorry.
Danny Robinson
January 13, 2020
so sorry for your loss.Im sure i was either in basic traing or vietnam with him.I was in basic the last wk of May 66 to the last wk of Aug 66.Arrrived in vietnam Jan 1st 67.I believe i talked to him at post 23 one time.again so sorryy for your loss
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