Paul Christy's Obituary
Paul Alan Christy, age 63, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville.
Paul was born on January 19, 1961 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Fred and Doris (Burton) Christy. He graduated from Centerville High School with the Class of 1979.
In 1982, Paul moved to Dallas, Texas. While in Texas, he worked as a trucker for U.S. Pipe and enjoyed Friday night gatherings with his friends in Dallas. In 2000, he moved back to Centerville, to be closer to his family. He then started working at Ideal Ready Mix as a trucker. Paul truly loved working for both companies, because everyone treated each other like family.
In his free time, Paul enjoyed going to the Knoxville Raceway on Saturdays and watching the Dallas Cowboys play. He loved dogs, and enjoyed watching his friends and relative's dogs while they were out of town. He was a selfless man who always put others before himself. Paul was known for telling his long-winded stories. Most importantly, Paul loved spending time with his family and friends.
Left to honor Paul's memory are his mother, Doris Christy of Centerville; his sisters, Barb (David) Waddle and Patricia (Greg) Davis; four nephews, Jeremy (Dani) Davis, Robert (Christina) Waddle, Douglas Waddle, and Joseph (Micah) Waddle; two nieces, Paula (Kevin) Gerke and Rebecca Waddle; 13 great nieces and nephews, Bryce, Riley, Caleb, Ethan, Zachary, Ella, Abram, Isaac, Hennix, Ezra, Redding, Levi, Silas; as well as extended family members and friends, especially longtime friends and their spouses, Rocky (Naomi) Young and Randy (LeeAnne) Scott.
Paul was preceded in death by his father, Fred Christy; his grandparents, Aubrey & Icle Christy, and Harry & Estella Burton; and his aunts and uncles, Gerald (Eleanor) Burton, Arthur (Louise) Burton, Wayne (Doris) Christy, and Doyle (Mary Lou) Christy.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM, Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Thomas Funeral Home in Centerville with Jim Schweizer officiating. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Cemetery in Moravia. Visitation will take place prior to the service at Thomas Funeral Home in Centerville with the family greeting friends from 11:00AM-1:00PM. Memorials may be made to either the Mystic Volunteer Fire Department or the Mystic First Responders, and may be mailed to Thomas Funeral Home, ATTN: Christy Family, 501 North 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be shared online at https://www.thomasfh.com or https://www.facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.
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