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GABBARD, Paul Paul Gabbard, 59, of College Corner, Ohio, formerly Hamilton, passed away May 9, surrounded by loved ones. A devoted father and grandfather, he is survived by his son, Paul; granddaughter Cristin (and her mother Michelle); former wife and friend Tammy Gabbard; and siblings, Edward Gabbard, James Gabbard, Charlotte George, and Chris Williams. He was preceded in death by his brother Earl Gabbard and parents Edward and Hazel Gabbard. A lifelong Cincinnati Reds and Bengals fan, Paul graduated from Edgewood High School in 1973. He worked as a senior draftsman at Square D from 1976 until 2002 and studied at ITT. He was employed by Miami University in Oxford as a supervisor in the building grounds department. Visitation Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Ivey Funeral Home and Rose Hill Burial Park, 2421 Princeton Rd., Hamilton, Ohio, with a service to follow at noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. For funeral information, please call (513) 895-3278.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 13, 2013.

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Peggy Fugate

May 7, 2020

I really miss Paul. He was like a brother and best friend. We had so much fun together going out to movies, eating lunch together and just sharing our lives. He was a special person to me.

Peggy Fugate

May 9, 2019

I really miss Paul. He was my movie buddy and best friend. I think of him often. He was like family to me.

Julian Cornwall

May 22, 2013

Paul "Gabby"......May you rest in peace in the gates of heaven. I worked with him for over 6 years at Square D, And always laughed and had good fellowship. He was very proud of his family, and his accomplishments. It was a great pleasure to know you my friend. I'm sure you're in a better place! You will be missed.

Alayne Schaefer

May 21, 2013

Little Paul and Tammy:

I can't express my sadness with Paul's passing. I feel like a better person for knowing him. Lots of great memories to hold on to.

Sorry that I was not able to be with you during this sad time but my thoughts and prayers were with you. With my deepest sympathy, Alayne

Kent Swigert

May 20, 2013

I worked with Paul at Square D for several years. He was a fun loving guy
with a great sense of humor. He will be missed.

Kris S

May 16, 2013

Paul was my best friend and we shared many laughs and happy times together. He had a beautiful heart and cared so much for his friends and family. I am so blessed to have had him in my life. I will never forget you "Peepaw",love you and miss you so much...your allways in my heart.

C MEA

May 14, 2013

No one had a bigger, kinder heart than Paul. A wonderful person that will always be in my memory.

May 14, 2013

I knew Paul from Miami did not know him a long time but in my heart I felt I had knew him forever. You will be miss my friend!! It is never Good-bye, but I will see you later

May 14, 2013

Little Paul we are so saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. You guys have been our friends for many years & he will be truly missed. Keep your head up and always remember you'll see him again someday. We will always stay in contact with you.
Love,
Ralph, Brenda, Stormey & Dalton Earnhart
Ross, Ohio

Christa Turner

May 13, 2013

I am so blessed to have known Paul. I will always remember him fondly. Praying for his family.

Keith Singleton

May 13, 2013

It has been many years, but I do remember Paul as a fine person and fellow employee during our time together at Square D.
May God grant Paul's family and loved ones the serenity of His grace during this time of grief and adjustment.

paul & Sharon Raab

May 13, 2013

Sorry to hear of Pauls' passing.

Peggy Fugate

May 13, 2013

A true friend that I considered family. I will always cherish the times we shared together. He will be greatly missed.

Helen Rogers

May 13, 2013

I am sorry to hear of Paul's transitioning. We worked together for many years at Square D. He was very pleasent to work with and helpful no matter the project. May you find inner strength to sustain you during this new season in your lives.

Diana Hicks

May 13, 2013

Paul was a good man ,a good friend. I am glad our paths crossed.He was a good father and Grandfather.He will be missed.

mark boyd

May 13, 2013

Good bye my friend you will be missed

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