GREENFIELD
Paul A. Linton, Jr. 78, Greenfield, IN passed away November 21, 2021, in Greenfield, IN. Paul was born on January 20, 1943.
Survivors include son, Paul (Carla) Linton; daughter Tracy (Eric) Jaques; stepdaughter Jennifer (Matt) Johnson; sisters Barbara Linton and Mary Linton, grandchildren Cassie (Brady) Conger, Dustin Linton, Dakota Linton, Macie Linton, Kensie Linton, Austin Linton, Jarrett Jaques, Jaden Jaques, Joshua Jaques, Jace Jaques, Kristen Johnson and Amanda Johnson; and five great-grandchildren.
Paul is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Linton (Ackerman) and father, Paul Linton Sr.
Paul was a United States Air Force veteran serving his country from 1960-1964. He was commended for his performance in Swift Strike III, the largest peace time exercise in the history of the nation in 1963. Paul was also a member of the UAW, American Legion and Moose Lodge #17. Paul retired after 30 years with General Motors at the Chevy Truck &Bus plant in Indianapolis, IN. Paul was very proud of his workshop and spent many of his retirement years fixing cars, lawn mowers, or whatever you needed fixed. He also liked traveling, especially to the Western United States. He enjoyed his many animals and loved talking to people – he never met a stranger! Most of all, Paul loved spending time with his family.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Scecina Memorial HS, 5000 Nowland Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46201 or to Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 7243 E. 10th St. Indianapolis, IN.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 7243 E. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 11:00, with visitation beginning at 10:00am at the church.
Arrangements handled by Bell Mortuary &Crematory, Shangrila Chapel, 1444 West US Hwy 52, Fountaintown, IN 46130.
Online condolences at www.bellmortuary.com
