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Gastonia – Paul Louis Dellinger Jr., 79, passed away March 25, 2013 at Robin Johnson House.
A native of Mecklenburg county, he was the son of the late Paul and Christine Dellinger.
Mr. Dellinger was a United States Army veteran, a member of Unity Baptist Church in Gastonia and the National Railway Society. He was a member and former master of Holland Memorial Masonic Lodge 668. He was a graduate of Gastonia High School, attended Presbyterian College and NC State University. Paul was a train enthusiast, NASCAR fan and an avid Wolfpack fan.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Dellinger; son, Chris Dellinger and wife Roxane of Lincolnton; Cheryl Bradshaw and husband Lester of Charlotte; sister, Jane Baker of Tulsa, Ok; grandchildren, Rachel Bradshaw and Jake Bradshaw; nephew, Carl Baker; and brother-in-law, David McHam.
A funeral service will be held at 11am Friday at Unity Baptist Church in Gastonia with Rev. Roger Mathis officiating.
Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm Thursday at Carothers Funeral Home in Gastonia.
The family would like to express their thanks to Dr. Kilpatrick, Dr. Meakin and Dr. Spina for their service and dedication during his illness.
Memorials may be made to Unity Baptist Church, 482 N Myrtle School Rd., Gastonia, NC 28052 or Cancer Services of Gaston County, 306 S Columbia St., Gastonia, NC 28054
Condolences may be made online at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com
Carothers Funeral Home is serving the Dellinger family
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April 1, 2013
Linda & Richard Hayes
Dear Cheryl, Rachel, Jake, and Lester;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
If we can help, just let us know.
March 29, 2013
Jean & Joe McElvey
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 28, 2013
Robbie D Pickrel
Nancy,Chris,Cheryl My prayers are with you and may happy memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. Love You all
March 28, 2013
Ann Marie Whisnant Auten
Nancy, Thinking about you and your family in this difficult time. I will pray for your family.
March 28, 2013
Dear Nancy and Family,I would like to extend my Love and Sympathy to you all.Love,Barbara Anne Hagen
March 27, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We have been praying for you and your family during this journey. Please know that you will remain in our prayers. In Christ's Love,
Michael and Randy Hopkins (SS Class Members with Cheryl)
March 27, 2013
Kip Cloninger
Dear Nancy, Cheryl,Lester,Chris and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Dellinger's passing. May God comfort and bless each one of you. You all are in our prayers. Love each one of you
March 27, 2013
Alice McGee Frisbee
March 27, 2013
Nancy,
My heart aches for you. I know what you are feeling. Please know you are in my thoughts & prayers and he's gone to a better place.
Love, Dot Hipp Burnett
Saluda, N.C.
March 27, 2013
Don Howe
Paul was indeed an avid railroad enthusiast. I enjoyed some good times at the railroad tracks with Paul. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
March 27, 2013
Hal Hoyle
I was sorry of hear of Pauls passing. I worked with him at Carolina Machinery in Charlotte in the mid 70's. I always remember his smile and good humor we shared. There are people in our lives we never forget, Paul was and is one of those. My prayers are with your family. God bless all of you.
March 26, 2013
Dedi McHam
Dear Nancy, as I write this there are tears streaming down my cheeks. I know
so well what you are suffering, and I feel your pain. Paul was a very sweet and
nice looking man, and I'm sure his image will not be erased from your mind for a
long time. All I have to do is close my eyes and Mac is there with me. His
spirit did not die. It will live with you. Everytime I see a penny on the street or
in the sand I know Mac is thinking of me, and I of him. You are blessed with
your beautiful family. You can thank God for that. He lives in them and you
will all be together one day.
If I can be of any help, please call me. My heart aches for you.
Love,
Dedi McHam
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