John "Jack" George Paul

Born June 16, 1936 in Peoria to Joseph and Irene (Cash) Paul, he married Mary “Cande” Willey. She died in 2020. He was also preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Joseph Paul and Robert Paul.

Surviving are his four children, Sherry (Rex) Mustain of Marquette Heights, Sandy (John) Post of Peoria, Steve (Wendell Harrell) Paul of Spokane, Washington and James (Casie Ray) Camp of Indiana; 12 grandchildren, Brandy (Mike) Meyer, Bradley (Sharan) Hoopingarner, Travis Mustain, Samatha (Tyler Pompa) Post, Hannah Post, Sarah Post, Jaylen Camp, Elijah Camp, Savannah Camp, Kenna Ray, Julia Ray and Savanna Ray; six great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Jack was a member of Mt. Hawley Community Church in Peoria.

He enjoyed doing puzzles and fishing in his younger years.

There will be no services at this time. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.

Memorial contributions can be made to Spokane Fantasy Flight, 4407 North Division Street, Suite 900, Spokane, Washington 99207 or nwnorthpole.org

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