Paul A. “Buddy” Churchill
Paul A. (Buddy) Churchill left this world on Monday, June 12, 2023 after a long illness. He was born on October 7, 1946 in Lansing to Willis and Rita Churchill. Despite a lifetime of health challenges due to polio, he worked for over 50 years at Churchill Industries, Yunker Memorials and later was a partner at Greater Lansing Monuments. During that time, he worked on scores of monuments and worked on many fine private, public and veteran memorials in Michigan, including Little Arlington in Evergreen Cemetery and one of the first Multi-Conflict Veteran’s monuments on the Capitol lawn.
He is survived by his sister Patricia Sasser and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in death by his wife Diane, his parents Willis and Rita Churchill and brother Dennis.
The family will receive friends at Estes Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, 325 W. Washtenaw St., Lansing, MI 48933 on Sunday, July 9, 2023 between the hours of 3:00-5:00 p.m. A private burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society.
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Robert and JoAnn Sasser
June 14, 2023 at 8:18 pmWe didn’t know Paul. His sister Patty is our beloved daughter-in-law. Our only contact was by text, and he impressed us as being an intelligent, articulate gentleman. May God comfort Paul’s friends and family, he is at peace.
Laura Brooks
June 16, 2023 at 12:10 amMy condolences to Paul’s family and his little dog Gracie at this time of loss. Special prayers for Patty. I’m sure Paul was grateful for all she has done in her brother’s last days.
Lorri miller
June 18, 2023 at 9:22 pmI am so sorry for your loss Paul was a terrific guy and a wonderful person. Even though I worked for a competitor he was so kind. He was a joy to talk to about cemeteries and monuments and markers
heaven has gained an angel
Gene & Gina Klco
June 22, 2023 at 10:12 amWe didn’t know Paul well – he was our neighbor. We would see and talk to him when he took his little dog for a walk in his powered wheelchair. He was always friendly and cheerful. We will miss his smile and wonderful attitude despite his handicap. We walk our dog by his house daily and it reminds us of him. Praying for him and his family,
Erik Trabka
July 7, 2023 at 9:18 pmI have had the opportunity to get to know Paul over the years at Greater Lansing Monuments as their letter carrier– he was always a positive moment of the day. My wife and I have been grateful to have been able to take Gracie into our home, and think of Paul daily.