Paul Eugene Schultz, 85, of Waynesboro passed away on Wednesday, January 25,
2023 atAugusta Health.
Born July 28, 1937 in Lundale, WV, he was a son of the late Dove J. and
Anna Effie (Rice) Schultz. On January 3, 1957 he married Alice Marie
Stumbo. The two shared 66 wonderful years of marriage together.
Paul served his country honorably for over 24 years with the Army and
retired as a Sergeant Major. He was a Vietnam veteran having been a part
of the Special Forces and because of his heroism, his medals,
commendations, and citations included the Master Parachutist Badge,
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Air Medal Combat Infantryman’s
Badge, Purple Heart – 3rd Award, Meritorious United Commendation,
Army Commendation Medal – 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster, Presidential Unit
Citation Award, Vietnam Service Medal with 6 Service Stars, and the
Vietnamese Special Forces Jump Wings. Paul was a member of the
Disabled American Veterans. He was an avid golfer and greatly enjoyed
watching Fox News. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father,
grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to many.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David
Schultz; grandson, Chase Schultz; three sisters; and three brothers.
Survivors include his loving wife, Alice (Stumbo) Schultz of Waynesboro;
son, Ricky Schultz and wife, Teri of Fayetteville, NC; daughter, Shari
DeLange and husband, Rick of Waynesboro; six grandchildren, Jason
Schultz, Michael Schultz, Jeremy DeLange and wife, Paige, Jonathan
DeLange and wife, Kelsey, Jordan DeLange and wife, Faith, and Morgan
Roe and husband, Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Jordan Schultz, Jeffrey
Schultz, Raegan DeLange, and Adley DeLange; and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Following cremation, a service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery
at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes
of Waynesboro.
Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family
online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com