In Memory

Don L. Paddock - Class Of 1943

Don L. Paddock

Click this link for a Video Tribute to Don last year (2014).

Donald Leslie Paddock, 91, of Rockville passed away peacefully, Saturday afternoon September 12, 2015 in Rockville Nursing and Rehab Center. Don was born July 8, 1924 in Yeddo, IN., son of Harry and Merle L. Norman Paddock. He graduated from Rockville High School in 1943. 

He joined the Army in June 15, 1943 until January 20, 1946. He served his country in New Guinea, South Philippines and Luzon as a member of Battery B 508 anti-aircraft artillery gun battalion. 

On December 25, 1946, he married Jennie (Gilmour) High. She preceded him July 10, 1986. Don was a brick mason and member of the bricklayers union for over 50 years.   Don was a lifetime member of the International Union of Bricklayers and was manager at Rockville Lake Park for many years.

He belonged to the American Legion 48, VFW Post 1752, and Parke County AMVETS Post 61.  He made a home with Dorothy Crawford for 25 years and she survives.

Don was preceded in passing by his brother Warren Paddock and his sister Doris Jeffries.

Surviving are one son, Donald (Sue) High of Garden Grove, CA. and one daughter, Sally (Ed) Hill of Crawfordsville, IN. Grandchildren include Laura (Kevin) Mueller, CA., Debbie (Kevin) Martin of Covington, IN, and Jack (Traci) Hill of Waveland, IN.  Six great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Nephews, Wendell (Joyce) Paddock, Ronnie Paddock, Grady (Mary) Paddock, all of Rockville.

Don was an avid sportsman during his school years playing baseball, basketball and football.  He loved to hunt, fish, golf and hunt for mushrooms. He was the last surviving member of the 1941 Indiana State Champions of the American Legion Baseball team.

In keeping with Don's wishes, cremation was chosen. Military graveside services by Parke County Veterans Organizations will be held at 11am, Friday, September 18, 2015 in Memory Garden Cemetery, Rockville.

Care and arrangements entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 218 N College Street, Rockville, IN. 47872