Way, Paul A.

Paul A. Way, Jr., 77 of Abingdon, died at 1:28 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2015 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born March 29, 1937 in Sandoval, Illinois, the son of Paul A. “John” and Flossie M. Wilmoth Way, Sr.  He married Sharon A. Suydam on July 1, 1955 at the Abingdon Christian Church.

Paul is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Sharon; two daughters, Paula (Jim) Horsley of Galva and Christine Callies of Abingdon; two sons, Timothy (Pam) Way of Abingdon and Todd (Irene) Way of Farmington; 9 grandchildren, including a granddaughter, Brandi (Mike) Watkins of Abingdon, who was raised in the home of  Paul and Sharon; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Wanita) Way of Abingdon; and several nieces and nephews and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Jack Way and two sisters, Ruth Ann Ralston and Betty Morrison.

He graduated from Abingdon High School in 1955 and helped spearhead the dedication of the Abingdon football field in Don Viar’s name. He was also involved in the creation of the AHS Wall of Fame  in which he was later selected to be a member of this  Wall.   He managed the Wareco Gas/Convenient Store in Abingdon for over 30 years, retiring in April of 2001.  He was a member of the Abingdon Christian Church and served as a deacon.  He was a past member of the Jaycees and the Rotary Club and he served as an alderman for the City of Abingdon and as chairperson for the Knox County Housing Authority.  He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan.  He enjoyed attending his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events and he liked fishing.  He was proud of his “NFL” grandson.  In his earlier years, he was active in the men’s fast pitch softball leagues in the area.

His celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Abingdon Christian Church, 409 S. Main St. in Abingdon.  Rev. Darryl McDaniel will officiate.  Burial will be in the Abingdon Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel.

Memorials may be made to the Abingdon Christian Church or OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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