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Paul Gill Obituary

Word War II Veteran

Paul J. Gill died September 8, 2015 in Colorado Springs at the age of 87. Born in Arkansas, Paul was a coal miners son.

He moved to Colorado Springs and became a glazier, then worked in his own business "Westside Glass" until he was well in his eighties. He was a resident of Colorado Springs for over 50 years.

Paul loved horses and country music. He was a member of Colorado Springs Saddle Club and the Pride of the Rockies Saddle Club. He rode in many parades and trail rides.

Paul is survived by Grace Roy, sister- in-law and Brian Roy, brother-in-law and 2 nieces Christina Benally and Anna Ruiz and a nephew Richard Wolf.

He was preceded in death by his wife Yvonne Gill.

Graveside memorial services, Fairview Cemetery, 1000 So. 26th , Thursday September 17 at 12:00 pm.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Sep. 16, 2015.

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Pulling guard duty about 1950.

Billy Thomas

September 24, 2015

Paul in the U S Army in Berlin, Germany.
He was always the sharpest man in his unit.

Paul in the U S Army about 1950.

Jack Thomas

September 24, 2015

Jack Thomas

September 24, 2015

Paul's parents Louanna and Sinus Gill.

Jack Thomas

September 20, 2015

Loved you and will miss you.

john cunningham

September 17, 2015

God bless our war veterans and their loved ones.

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