Paul R. Pursell, 89, died on June 9, 2020, at 11:20 a.m., at his daughter's home, surrounded by his family.  

Paul was born July 26, 1930, in Gomer, to William and Nola (Wegley) Pursell who both preceded him in death. On Dec. 24, 1963, he married Pauline "Polly E." (Shaw) Pursell who preceded him in death on Oct. 11, 2013. 

Paul attended Bluffton High School. He was a 45-year retiree from Ford Motor Company.  

Paul is survived by his children, Opie (Michael) Wright of Lima, Christy Pursell of Bluffton, Paul "PR" (Diane Hilty) Pursell, Jr., of Columbus Grove, grandchildren, Amy (Mike) Kinn of Bluffton, Bradley (Cheyenne Treen) Wright of Lima, Amber (David) Hall of Lima, great-grandchildren, Kelsey (Isaac Winegardner) Kinn, Kaylee Kinn, Kyler Kinn, Blake Wright and Brantley Wright. 

He is preceded by his grandson, Brian Wright, siblings, Evelyn (Donald) Clevenger, Bill  Pursell, Florence  Pursell-Little, and Pauline (Keith) Kirtland. 

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 13, at 11 a.m. at the Shawnee Chapel. Pastor Bryan Bucher to officiate the service. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery following the service.  

Visitation will be on Friday, June 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Shawnee Chapel. 

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 1404 Goodale Blvd #200, Columbus, Ohio 43212.    

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.