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Paul Allen Major

Paul Allen Major, 78 of LaRue, died Saturday November 25, 2023 at the Marion General Hospital.

He was born November 7, 1945 in Claibourne Township, Union County to the late Charles Harsh and Alice Mae (Phipps) Major. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Charles Major Jr., Wanda Compton and Carolyn Goins.

Paul was a 1966 graduate of North Union High School, where he was in the FFA. He had worked for John McNamee on the farm and showed pigs in the area. He then worked for Master Mix, Central Soya and finally retiring from Bunge after 40 yrs., he retired due to a diagnosis of AML. Paul was also a 17 yr. cancer survivor and had been on dialysis for five years due to end stage kidney disease. Paul had been a member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church and had helped with their Boy Scout Troop 15. He was a member of the Richwood Gun and Game Club.

Surviving is his wife, Leota Margene (Miller) Major, they were married September 1, 1967. Their children, Bonita Jo (Kip) Fields of Marion and Timothy (Claudia) Major of Marion.
Grandchildren, Bryant (Amanda) Fields, Elizabeth (James) Houseworth, Kerianne (Justin) Fields and Tyler (Taylor) Major
Great grandchildren, Aubrey, Everett, Brandon, Braxston, Joshua, Brayden, Nevaeh, Ryker and Maverick
Step grandchildren, Melinda (Zach) Dickerson, Robert Bigler and Stevie (Matthew) Bigler
Step great grandchildren, Gabriel, Greta, Christa and Kelsie
Siblings, Wayne (Becky) Major of Bellefontaine, David Major of Richwood, William (Anita) Major of New Bloomington, Charlotte (Richard) Higgins of Richwood and Sharon Major of Marysville

Funeral services will be held Saturday December 2, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Rush Creek (Essex) United Methodist Church. Rev. Barbara Jean Pope will officiate. Burial will follow in the Price Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 4-6 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Rush Creek (Essex) United Methodist Church and/or the OhioHealth Hospice.

Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.

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#1 from:

Rona Penix

Sun, Nov 26, 2023 at 7:25 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with yo. Sorry for the loss of your loved one.

#2 from:

Victoria King
Marion, Ohio

Sun, Nov 26, 2023 at 10:47 PM

Mr Paul Major was a wonderful person. Almost 13 yrs ago he took my daughter in as part of his family (His grandson Tyler) also welcome her siblings and all of our family to birthdays, celebrations, and all of their graduations. He never sat still always doing something. He had a warm & loving heart. He will be missed by everyone. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family.

#3 from:

Marke & Denise Lyon
Marion

Sun, Nov 26, 2023 at 11:41 PM

Margene, Bonnie, Tim & family, So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Love, Marke, Denise, Doug & Betsey Lyon

#4 from:

Pat Hamilton
Sebring, Florida

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 10:50 AM

Margene, Tim, Bonnie, I am so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you all. Fond memories of our time together.

#5 from:

Dan and Darlene Foos
Richwood, Ohio

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 11:19 AM

We send our sympathy to Paul's family. I have known Paul ever since high school days. He was always a friendly dependable person. I always enjoyed seeing him when we hauled soybeans into Central Soya and Bunge in Marion. I know you will miss him, he was one of the good ones!

#6 from:

Patsy Daymude

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 11:28 AM

Margene I was sorry to hear about Paul's passing. Thoughts and prayers for your family. Patsy

#7 from:

Beckie McMahan Congrove
Marysville

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 6:22 PM

Dear Charlotte and Family, we are saddened to learn of your loss, and send blessings your way. Sincerely, Beckie and Mike Congrove

#8 from:

John & Karen Hoskinson
Columbus, Ohio

Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Dear Tim and Family, We have always thought a lot of your Dad (and Mom) as they have always been such kind and giving people. We remember several of our company gatherings at their home in Richwood - we always had a lot of fun and both your parents were right there having fun with everyone from the company! We are sincerely sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Our love and prayers to you.

#9 from:

Alicia Mayes
Emanuel Lutheran Church

Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 6:45 PM

Margene, I'm so sorry to read about Paul. I remember you both from Emanuel. I was confirmed with your brother. Prayers for you and your family.

#10 from:

Charles & Betty Higgins
Marion, Ohio

Thu, Nov 30, 2023 at 3:45 PM

We were sorry to hear of Paul passing away. Our prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time. He will be missed by many friends, family and loved ones. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. God's many blessings be upon your family.

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