Charles D. Paul

Charles D. Paul
May 2, 1952 – June 13, 2018

On June 13, 2018 our beloved husband, father, Papa, uncle, brother and friend went to heaven to meet his savior, Jesus Christ. Charlie loved life and made this world a better place. Charlie served his hometown, the southside of Indianapolis, as a dentist and an active member and volunteer of Saint Barnabas Parish. Charlie was born on May 2, 1952 to Eugene and Ruby Paul who preceded him in death. Charlie loved growing up in Columbus, Indiana with his siblings Peggy Paul Baker and William Paul. Every summer Charlie enjoyed making memories with his family at Grandview Lake, visiting the log cabin he built with his college friends. Charlie’s glory days began at Indiana University, where he enjoyed being a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, cheering for IU basketball, and graduating from the Indiana University School of Dentistry—which is when he met his soul mate and wife of 41 years, Diana Hawkins Paul. Charlie’s dental practice, patients, and staff saw his kind heart in action every day. He worked over 30 years as a Dentist, and had an immense amount of gratitude for his office staff, which he cared for like family. Charlie was loved by Diane’s family, and was preceded in death by his in-laws Gene & Dee Hawkins. No one loved Charlie more than Diane, their 3 children, and their 5 grandchildren. Charlie’s legacy will live on through his wife and their children: Lori and Chip Taylor (Joe & Mac), Kelly and Matt Williams (Annie, Jimmy & Chaz), and Joe Paul and Kristen Wright. No one brought Charlie greater joy than his grandchildren: Joe, Mac, Annie, Jimmy, and Chaz. The family thanks Monsignor Tony Volz, Father Tim Wyciskalla, and their Saint Barnabas Parish for the support and care during this sudden and unexpected loss. Memorial donations can be made to Saint Barnabas Athletic Department, where Charlie coached his children for years and enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Charlie Paul from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street (U.S. Hwy. 31 S.), Indianapolis. Morning prayers will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the funeral home followed by 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visit www.OrileyFuneralHome.com where you may express online condolences to the Paul family.