Paul E. Cherrington, 85, was born on February 3, 1928 and went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2013 at home, with his family beside him. Paul was the only child of Paul and Opal (Conn) Cherrington. Paul married his high school sweetheart, Dolly Crace Cherrington, on February 17, 1946. Born to this union were five children, all of whom survive: Ervin (Nancy) Cherrington, Rose (Don) Walters, Rhonda (Gene) Gatrell, Jon (Beverly) Cherrington, and LuAnn (Bob) Campbell. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Paul was known affectionately as “Papa” by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His greatest gift to his family and friends was his witness of a Christian life. His love of Jesus will be a legacy to all who knew him. He believed in the strength of family and with his wife, of 67 years, provided a firm foundation based on the Word of God. His love of the Lord inspired his faithfulness to his church throughout his life. He was a remarkable Bible teacher for many years and left an impact on many lives. Not only was he a fisher of man, but he was an avid fisherman and loved fishing every day that he was able to go. He loved being outdoors and hunting in the beautiful land that God had given him.
In 1957, Paul founded the Cherrington Scrap Metals in Oak Hill, which still operates today. He was a devoted family man and businessman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, grandson Joel Walters and great-grandson Ethan Rodgers.
Paul will be greatly missed by his wife, family and friends. In memory of Paul, contributions may be made to the Paul Cherrington Memorial Fund at Trinity Chapel, P.O. Box 907, Jackson, Ohio 45640.
Friends will call at the Lewis-Gillum Funeral Home in Jackson on Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 4 to 8 p.m. as well as one hour prior to the funeral on Friday at the Trinity Chapel Church in Jackson. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Chapel Church in Jackson. Interment will be in the C.M. Cemetery in Oak Hill.
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