Paul E. Gabbard

Paul E. Gabbard, age 78 of Franklin, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Otterbein of Springboro. Paul was born in Madison County, Kentucky on September 10, 1937 to the late Earl and Lydia Gabbard.

Paul retired from Ford Motor Company in 1998 after 40 years. He was an avid fisherman and coached Little League Baseball in Franklin for several years.

He was a friend to all who knew him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son, Keith Eugene Gabbard. Paul will be missed by his daughter, Karen (Daniel) Williams; son, Keven (Andrea) Gabbard; grandchildren, Keith & Danielle Williams and Emily & Kyle Gabbard; sisters, Wilma Padgett & Retha Baker; and brother, Earl (Jane) Gabbard, Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Anderson Funeral Homes, 1357 East Second Street Franklin, Ohio with Pastor Cornelious Hancock officiating. Burial in Springboro Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm at the funeral home.

Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to send an online condolence.