Paul Sandy

Paul J. Sandy passed on March 4, 2023. He was born on April 17, 1925, to Paul and Bessie Sandy in Plainfield, Indiana. Paul had one sister, two brothers, and one half brother. Paul married his high school sweetheart, Wanda Evans on November 29, 1946. Together, they had four children. Kathie Barnett (Bill), Mike Sandy (Lisa), Patrick Sandy (Gus), and Karen Kelley. He also had eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Paul grew up in Kokomo and was a graduate of Kokomo High School in 1946 and immediately joined the Army Air Corp and served proudly for 3 years. Upon returning from service, Paul enrolled and graduated from Purdue with a degree in Civil Engineering. Paul spent many years in his field involving work with the Indiana State Highway Department, Atomic Energy Plant, and finally working 34 years with General Motors Division in Kokomo. Paul was instrumental in facilitating construction projects for Delco Electronics in Kokomo and several global locations.

After retirement, Paul worked for Fortune Management as a Project Engineer, served on the Kokomo Planning Commission, Howard County Planning Commission, and Howard County Drainage Board. In 1986, Paul was honored by the Indiana State Governor with a Sagamore of the Wabash Award. Paul was a member of Grace Methodist Church, the Elks, American Legion, Purdue Alumni Association and the John Purdue Club.

Paul was preceded in death by his sister Betty, brothers Don, Bob, and half brother, Lewis.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Tuesday, March 7, from 1-3pm with a Memorial Service beginning at 3pm, at Sunset Memory Gardens, 2097 W. Alto Rd., Kokomo, Indiana.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SunsetmemoryGarden.com for the Sandy family.