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PAUL D. SILLS, 74

July 1, 2016 The Waynedale News Staff

PAUL D. SILLS, 74, of Fort Wayne passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016. He was born on September 6, 1941 in Decatur, a son of the late Ross and Ethel (Bolinger) Sills. He attended Elmhurst High School. He retired as a truck driver from Summit City Trucking.

He was a lifelong member of Lincolnshire Church of the Brethren. He was the owner and operator of S & S Custom Cut Lumber and enjoyed spending time creating unique works out of the wood.

Surviving family include his wife, Aletha Sills; daughters, Patti Sills and Debbi (Mike) Carnahan; granddaughters, Hope Carnahan and Adrianna Wright; two sisters, and two brothers.

He was preceded in passing by his son, Nathan Sills.

Funeral service was 11:00 am on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Lincolnshire Church of the Brethren, 6404 Calhoun St., with visitation one-hour prior. Visitation from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Rd.

Memorials may be made to Lincolnshire Church of the Brethren. Online condolences may be left at elzey-patterson-rodakfuneralhome.com.

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