William Paul Paulus, age 98, of Cameron, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.
A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm at Creekside Community Church Cemetery with Pastor John Brown and Pastor Chandler Wilkes officiating.
Bill was born in Merrimac, Virginia, on April 5, 1927, to the late Hendrick Paulus and Lovvina Young Paulus. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Orene Sheffield Paulus, son, David Wicker, six brothers, and four sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Josephine Marks Paulus, sons, Paul Paulus (Lupe) ,Jerry Paulus (Lori), James Wicker, stepdaughter, Carol Doby (Donny), stepsons, Darryl Marks (Angie), Wayne Marks (Natalie), Charlie Marks (Tay Foley); grandchildren, Angie Tyner (Robbie), Brandon Paulus, Wade Paulus, step-grandchildren, Sarah Beard (Jeremy), Aaron Marks (Elena), Eric Doby (Rachel), Stephanie Campbell (Dylan), Katie Hall (Alec), Colton Marks (Carly), McKennely Marks (Dana); great-grandchildren, Britney Newman, Austin Newman, seventeen step-great-grandchildren; sister, Barbra Ann Zahl (Phillip).
Bill was in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during World War II. After the war, he joined the U.S. Army in the 82nd Airborne. He served during the Korean War. He was highly decorated for his service. After he retired from the U.S. Army, he served as a Fish & Wildlife Ranger at Fort Bragg. He also worked as a policeman in the Carthage and Pinehurst Police Departments.
The family would like to thank Dr. David Hipp for his loving care of Mr. Paulus.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to FirstHealth Hospice in memory of William Paulus. Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com.
The family has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory of Vass.
