Per the wishes of Paul and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 23 (note date) at 10:30 A.M. at Gladbrook Methodist Church with Rev. Gideon Gallo officiating. He will be laid to rest at Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends and family are also invited to attend a visitation on Wednesday, May 22 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. All attendees are invited to wear casual attire. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. For full obituary or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Kay; two sons: Terry (Vicki) Purvis and Trey (Julie) Purvis; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; his sister, Peggy Lamb and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.