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Paul Lindsey Obituary
Lindsey, Paul age 86, long time resident of the South Shore and Hyde Park communities, beloved husband of the late Ouida Lindsey, devoted father of twins Karen and the late Kevin Lindsey, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010 in the comfort of his home. Paul was born on April 24, 1924 in Louisville, Kentucky the son of Charles and Eileen (Cottrill) Lindsey. Paul enjoyed a long career as a Supervisor for the Illinois Department of Public Aid until his retirement in 1985. Although self-described as a "rebel", Paul devoted his life to eradicating the inequities of the world. Among his many accomplishments, he co-authored the book "Breaking the Bonds of Racism" with his talented wife. He leaves behind daughter Karen (David) Stewart, niece, Eileen (David & Lindsey) Jump of Columbus, OH, nephews Dennis Pruett of Columbus, OH and Stephen Pruett of Jeffersonville, IN, grand-daughter, Ashley Lindsey, great grand-daughter Ailani Lindsey and a host of other loving relatives and friends. A special thanks is expressed by the Lindsey family to Regina Barciene of Oak Lawn for providing compassionate care during the course of his illness, and the caregivers of Vitas Hospice. Paul, at his request has been anatomically donated. A private memorial service will be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to the American Civil Liberties Union- Info.: 212-549-2500 or Amnesty International-Info: 212-807-8400 would be appreciated. 
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C BRAGG
March 16, 2020
KEVIN LINDSEY WAS A CLASSMATE/FRIEND OF MINE IN SUMMER SCHOOL..THE 80S..
S Marshall
July 23, 2012
For Paul and Ouida
Donna McCommon
February 11, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
ben walker
October 8, 2010
karen you have my deepest sympathies!!! you and your family have forever in everyway been family to me and my my family!!!! and always will be! you are in our prayers now and forever!!! love THE WALKER FAMILY!!!!
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September 29, 2010
My beloved sister Karen and Lindsey family, please accept the sincere heartfelt condolences, prayers and love from me and my family. With love and blessings, Alisa, Carl and Carl Jr. The Singletary Family.
September 22, 2010
My Precious Karen...A.k.a. Kitten Pooh,
Mr Lindsey could'nt have asked for a more Loving and Devoted Daughter.You are the epitamy of what a Daughter should be.I am Blessed to have you in my life.As Mr Lindsey Rest In Peace,May you continue the legacy of Love you most graciously display to all you encounter.God Bless and keep you,David,Ashley (Pooh),and Karin..A.k.a Lami :) Forever In His Care!! Love With All My Heart. Mom # 2 You Are Always In My Heart,and Prayers. Janis L.McGee
Mark Friedman
September 10, 2010
I send my most sincere condolences to all of you in Paul Lindsey's family. May he rest in peace. I was a student of Ouida, may she also rest in peace, who taught the course "Breaking The Bonds of Racism" at Columbia College in the early-to-mid-1970s. It was one of the most rewarding experiences I've had - one I appreciated more and more in the years that have followed college. If I recall correctly, he visited our class during the semester. Just as she strove to bring better understanding and open mindedness, I know that he shared that effort with the same passion. The book they co-wrote which is what the course at Columbia was all about continues that effort. May you all find comfort in that, and in your memories of him, and of Ouida as well.
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