Paul E. Spilman
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Paul Eugene Spilman, age 93, formerly of Bella Vista, AR, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Vero Beach, FL.
He was born September 24, 1927, in Omaha, NE. After high school, he enrolled in the United States Navy, as a Seaman, Second Class, and served during WWII. In 1950, Paul married Anna Bell Marie Raether, and they made their home in Elkhorn, NE. Throughout his life, Paul worked as a plumber. In 1992, Paul and Ann moved to Bella Vista, AR, where he enjoyed golf and fishing in his retirement years.
Paul was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, Waterloo Lodge No. 102, of Elkhorn, NE, and Tangier Shrine, Omaha, NE.
Survivors include his wife, Ann; son, Terry Thomas (Ann) of Sun Lakes, AZ; son, Lynn Spilman (Barbara) of Vero Beach, FL; and daughter, Melanie Lundy, of Bella Vista, AR. He also leaves behind five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Paul was predeceased by his parents, David and Ruth Spilman, his sister, Beverly Combs, and two grandsons, Ryan Lundy and Jared Lundy.
Memorial contributions in Mr. Spilman's name may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607.
Arrangements by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach. An online guestbook is available at www.lowtherfamily.com