Paul was born on October 17, 1984, in Newton, NJ. He grew up in Newton and Wantage, graduating from High Point Regional High School in 2003 and briefly lived in Hawaii before returning to Sussex County nine years ago. Paul worked at Friendly’s in Newton, BLT Steakhouse in Honolulu Hawaii and Bentley Assisted Living in Branchville, however his most valued role in life was being a father to his beloved children. Paul was an overall family man, he cherished making those around him laugh and bringing a smile to their face. Paul enjoyed playing basketball, video games, and movie nights. Anything that had to do with spending time with his family and kids, he loved the most.
Paul is survived by his beloved wife and soulmate, Anna Ford; his mom and best friend, Peg Coats; his step-dad, Tim Bookholt (Cheryl); his daughter, Eowyn Ann Ford, his step-kids, Christopher Joseph Miller and Caitlin Marie Miller; his sister, Leigh Ann Adams; his niece and nephews, Devi Adams, Luca Adams and Daniel Wood, V; his aunts and uncles, Jo LaCarrubba (Roger), Carol Johnson (Bud), Mary Ann Satter (Michael), Lauren McIntosh (Brian) and Don Bookholt; his parents-in-law, Daniel and Deborah Wood; his siblings-in-law, Daniel Wood and Christina Wood and cousins Jessica, Kory, Dominic, Melanie, Tony, Ayla, Kate, Katrina, Matthew and Michelle.
A visitation will be held on Monday, February 6, 2023 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High Street, Newton, NJ. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Epilepsy Foundation, 3540 Crain Highway, Suite 675, Bowie, MD 20716. Condolences may be offered online at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com.
