Paul E. Wickline, 95, of Chillicothe, passed at 5:19 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2025 in National Church Residences, Chillicothe following an extended illness.

He was born January 19, 1930, in Mt. Sterling, Ohio, to the late Ellet George and Elizabeth Rader Wickline.  On September 30, 1967, he married the former Dolly Helen Brust who survives.

In addition to his wife, also surviving are a son, Michael E. (Bonnie) Wickline, of Piketon and Jerry Wickline, of Beaver; and a sister, Lucille Junk, of North Canton.  He was predeceased by a son, John Ralph Wickline.

Paul served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was a farmer and had also worked at the Big Bear Warehouse.  Paul was a member of the 1st Church of the Nazarene.

A celebration of his life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the First Church of the Nazarene 781 Madison Ave., Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 .  Arrangements are under the direction of the WARE FUNERAL HOME.

You may sign his online register at warefh.com