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Joseph Paddock Obituary
87, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died Thursday, June 14, 2012 in Canal Fulton, Ohio. Born Jan. 30, 1925 in Geneva, Ohio, Joe was the son of Reverend Joseph Ernest Paddock and Myrtle Rowe Paddock and after the loss of his own father, was blessed to have a second father, Ray G. Harrison. Nicknamed "Skid", Joe grew up in Dover, graduated from Dover High School in 1945 and attended The Ohio State University. Joe was an avid sports enthusiast who golfed, played tennis and swam. As a boy he built and raced his car in the Akron Soap Box Derby. He was a fan of the Cleveland Indians, Browns and Cavaliers whether they won or lost. A longtime employee of Famous Supply Company in both Fremont and Akron, Ohio. Joe made many friends during his years of selling throughout Ohio. A devoted member of Grace United Church of Christ in Massillon, Joe served on the Consistory and the Church Growth Committee. While living in Tiffin, Ohio (1958-1974) Joe was an active member of Trinity United Church of Christ. He was a volunteer at Massillon Community Hospital for many years.
Joe is survived by the love of his life, Virginia E. Paddock, his wife of 63 years whom he married on Nov. 27, 1949 in Dover. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Amy J. Boster (Allan E. Boster) of Seville, Ohio, Margo R. Paddock (W. Paul Osborne) Woodinville, Wash. and son, Mark J. Paddock of Hubbard, Ohio. Surviving are eight grandchildren, Reid E. Boster, Alexandra H. Boster, Rachel A. Boster, Abigail R. Osborne, Caroline R. Osborne, Ian N. Paddock, Sophie R. Paddock, Seth N. Paddock; and one great-granddaughter, Rilee L. Paddock. Joseph was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Rowe Paddock and Richard Elden Paddock. His surviving brother, James W. Paddock (Virginia) lives in Columbus, Ohio. His sister-in-law, Dorothy Cramer Randles resides in Walnut Creek, Ohio. In addition there are eight surviving nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be MONDAY, 1 p.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rt. 93, Canal Fulton) with Rev. Barry Stirbens officiating. Friends may call SUNDAY from 2-5 p.m. at the funeral home and Monday one hour prior to services. Burial Grandview Union Cemetery, Strasburg. Memorials may be made to Grace United Church of Christ, 933 Main St. West, Massillon, OH 44647. Free at last to run!!
Swigart-Easterling, 330-854-2356
www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com
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Betsy Pharr
June 20, 2012
Dear Paddock's
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. paddock's passing. I remember when you all lived on Circular St. a few houses from us. He was always so very cheerful. I have wonderful memories of the old neighborhood and all who lived in it. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Betsy Keller Pharr
Mary Rugh
June 17, 2012
Mrs. Paddock, Amy, Margo and Mark, So sorry to read about Mr. Paddock. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Many good memories of the old neighborhood are talked about and will never be forgotten. Great memories are what keep us going. Thinking of you. Mary Schreiner Rugh
Jim George
June 16, 2012
Joe taught me ping-pong at the old Dover YMCA when I was in my mid-teens. I improved greatly, but I could never beat him! Great guy; and always a good sport.
Betty Scherich
June 16, 2012
Ginny, So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. You are in my heart & prayers. But it is true - Free at last to run! God bless & keep you!
Tim Kummerer
June 16, 2012
To the Paddock Family...I just wanted to assure you all of my prayers. I have such good childhood memories, and Mom still lives in the old house on Circular Street...The house two doors down will always be the Paddock House to me. Thanks for bein great neighbors, and we all trust in His promise that in His fathers house, there are many dwelling places. May Joe now be surrounded by the great company of saints and angels...and may you all be surrounded by our prayers, support and care. Your old neighbor, Fr. Tim Kummerer
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