Zean Paul Smalley

Zean "Paul" Smalley Jr., 83, of Tilton Il., passed away at 6:05 pm on Friday, February 15, 2013 at North Logan Health Care in Danville IL. He was born on October 26, 1929 to Zean Paul Sr. and Esther Belle (Verden) Smalley in Danville IL. Paul married Priscilla Hinckle on November 22, 1950 in Danville, she survives. Other survivors include his sons Alan (Connie) Smalley and Paul Smalley of Tilton; daughters Mary Ann (Brad) Cade of Tilton and Holly Mathews of Danville; grandson Neil Russell (Shanna) Mathews and great-grandchildren Bianca Genevieve and Landen Zean; and his Aunt Mildred Verden. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters Mary Ileana, Helen Leanna, and Janet Lee. A graduate of Danville High School Paul proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. After leaving the service, he returned home to his family and worked as a fireworks supervisor and a truck driver. Paul enjoyed animals, especially his dog Buttons, watching old westerns that starred John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, and Alan Ladd, attending air shows, and spending countless hours keeping his yard tidy. Paul will be remembered as a man who loved his family and took great pride in his grandson and great-grandchildren. A celebration of Paul's life will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home in Danville with Pastor Jim Blue officiating and burial at Greenwood Cemetery in Danville. Military honors will be performed by the Catlin American Legion Post # 776. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, A Life Celebration Home in Danville. Memorials may be made in Paul's name to the Vermilion County Animal Shelter. Condolences may be left at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com