Paul E. Rees, 78, of Dayton, Ohio passed from this life on Saturday May 24, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton.
Paul was born in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Paul C. and Faye Houck Rees on September 27, 1935. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
He is survived by one brother, Gene (Janet) Rees of Bidwell, and two nephews, Nick (Lynn) Rees of Westerville, Ohio and Todd (Sharon) Rees of Williamsburg, VA., and two great nephews, Sam and Levi Rees of Williamsburg, VA. He is also survived by two close cousins, Phyllis Rose of Dayton and Lynda (Terry) Heaton of Northville, Michigan.
Paul was a graduate of the class of 1954 of Gallia Academy High School where he was a member of the marching band. He was a graduate of Ohio University class of 1958. He taught in the Dayton School System for 37 years with handicapped children. Though he had no children of his own, he cared for his students as if they were his. He was very involved with their development and so proud of all the effort they put forth.
He was also a well-known antique dealer in the area, which was his passion after his retirement.
He has been in failing health for several years and will be missed by his family and friends.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Thomas officiating. Friends may call at the funeral on Thursday from Noon until time of service.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Grace United Methodist Church.
An online guest registry is available at www.waugh-halley-wood.com