Paul Eugene Ealy
Paul Eugene Ealy, 54, of Clintonville, formerly of Eau Claire, passed away early Monday morning at the VNA in-patient hospice care center in Butler, after an illness.
Born April 9, 1962, in Grove City, he was the son of Chambers Jr. and Donna Moore Ealy, both of whom survive. Paul loved the outdoors whether it was camping, fishing or hunting. He also loved running Hot Rods and Rat Rods.
In addition to his parents, Paul is survived by his fiance, Mellisa Hiatt of Clintonville. They have been together for 16 years.
He is also survived by three daughters, Tonya (Thomas) Ealy of Petrolia, Tabatha Smith of Parker and Patti Jo Elder of Clintonville; two sons, Michael Scott of Eau Claire and Tyler Hiatt of Clintonville.; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Alvirta Mansberger of Parker, Florence Mansberger of St. Petersburg, Clarion County, and Donna Scott of St. Petersburg; one brother, Chambers “JR” (Paula Hindman) Ealy of Eau Claire; his aunt, Jane, and uncle, Frank; his mother-in-law, Janet Hiatt; his best friend, JD Boofer; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Paul was preceded in death by his infant brother, William Ealy.
EALY — Friends of Paul Eugene Ealy, who died Monday, April 25, 2016, will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, 201 S. Washington St., Eau Claire.A funeral service will immediately follow the visitation.To view/send condolences/sympathy cards/flowers, visit buzardfuneralhome.com.
