Francis Paul

Francis L. "Lee" Paul, 65, of McPherson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 12, 2012, surrounded by his family at the Salina Regional Health Center. Lee was a power plant turbine operator for McPherson Board of Public Utilities, retiring in 2010 after 34 years of service. He also owned and operated McPherson Home Inspection.

Lee was born on February 25, 1947, in Wamego, KS, the son of Cecil and Gertrude (Sander) Paul. He graduated from Eskridge High School. On August 13, 1976, Lee was united in marriage to Wendy L. (Myers) Hawkinson in McPherson, KS.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Survivors include: his wife of 35 years, Wendy, of the home; sons, Alan Paul and wife, Candice, of Galva, KS, Mark Paul of Tucson, AZ, Ryan Paul of McPherson, KS, David Paul and wife, Amy, of Wilmington, NC, and Jason Paul of Radford, VA; granddaughter, McKenna Paul of Galva, KS; brothers, Cecil Paul and wife, MaryEllen of Burlington, KS and Craig Paul and wife, Brenda, of Tecumseh, KS; and sisters, Mary Neath and husband, Marti, of Port Orchard, WA and Juanita Butler and husband, John, of Mesa, AZ.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Johnnie Paul.

The funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at First Baptist Church with Pastor Les Cantrell officiating. The family encourages attendees to wear casual attire. Burial will be in the McPherson Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

Memorial donations may be given to the First Baptist Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Francis Paul please visit our Sympathy Store.