OBITUARY

Paul F. Books

May 4, 1928September 25, 2020
Obituary of Paul F. Books
Paul F. Books, 92, of Fort Wayne went home to heaven on Friday, September 25, 2020. Paul was born May 4, 1928 in Bluffton, Indiana, a son of the late Albert and Ruth (Evans) Books. He served in the United States Army. He later worked at General Electric, Tokheim, and International Harvester. He also bought and sold cars as well as worked on the family farm. In his free time he enjoyed going to auctions and working in the garden. Surviving family include his sons, Greg, Tom (Carol), and Gayle Books; grandchildren, Travis, Troy, and Sabrina Books; great grandchildren, Carolyn, Emma, Dylan, Harper, Kimberly, Jessica, and Wyatt; and long-time loving companion, Zabia Makreas. Besides his parents, he was preceded in passing by his wife, Betty J. (Henry) Books; two infant sons; and siblings, John, Alice, and Kenneth. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Contributions in Paul's memory may be made to Riley Hospital for Children.

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Thursday, October 01, 2020

Visitation

Thursday, October 01, 2020

Funeral Service

Thursday, October 01, 2020

Final Resting Place: Lindenwood Cemetery