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Paul Grassey Obituary
Savannah
Paul Charles Grassey, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, died peacefully in his sleep on April 11th at the age of 97 after a brief illness. "Big Paul" enjoyed a long and rewarding life, including a successful sales career and lengthy retirement in Savannah with his beloved wife Nancy, where they shared a passion for friends and golf, and mutual devotion to The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, which he served for decades as a Board trustee and docent.
Paul was preceded in death by his first wife, Jeanne (Kiefer Overton), parents Henry and Bertha, and brother Henry and wife Margaret, daughters-in-law Deborah Stine Overton and Marilyn Murphy Overton. Paul is survived by Nancy, his wife of 61 years, their four children, including son Terry (Overton), son Robert and his partner (William King), son Gary and wife Tara, and daughter Marianne (Muse) and husband Steve; seven grandchildren, including Keith (Overton) and wife Cindi, Ken (Overton) and wife Valerie, Michael Brandt, Lauren (Stevens) and husband Charles, John Paul ("Jack"), Michael Crane, and Patrick; and five great-grandchildren, including Ryan, Claire, Tilghman, Peri, and Matthew.
Visitation will occur from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 23 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. On Saturday, April 24 at 11 a.m., a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. James Catholic Church, followed immediately by a brief reception, observing Covid-19 protocols. Inurnment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sending donations either to The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force or Hospice Savannah.
Please visit www.foxandweeks.com to learn more about Paul's journey through life, offer condolences, or share memories.
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Bruce M Loewenberg
April 23, 2021
Had the honor of being with him in Normandy for the 75th celebration, and later he gave us a tour of the Mighty Eighth Museum.
Thanks for his service to our country.
Marvin Bryant
April 18, 2021
God bless you Paul ,
Cherry Whitley
April 14, 2021
I met Paul and Nancy on the National WWII Museum trip for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. We were on the same bus many times and I would record on my phone all the interviews that were being filmed on him. He and I bonded and his ability to remember the war and details like it was yesterday were just amazing. He loved to sing and he gave me one of his CD’s. I shared some of these videos with the Mighty 8th Museum that Paul talked about so fondly. He wanted me to visit - but due to other projects I was unable. He was warm, funny and such a joy to know in my short period of meeting him. He told so many great stories and talked a lot about his step-son that he loved so greatly. Nancy- I am so sorry for your loss and the country’s loss for a great man. Fondly, Cherry Whitley, Houston, TX
Bill North
April 14, 2021
Paul. You now wear wings on your back along with the ones on your left breast. We hope you sing "White Cliffs of Dover" many times over to all your friends in Heaven. We miss you dearly. Bill North
Shirley Caines
April 11, 2021
We will miss him dearly!
He was a Mentor to the Jim and I.
My condolences to the family !
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