Paul E. Caudill, age 79, of Lima, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Lima Memorial Health System. 

He was born on September 15, 1946, in Lima to the late Tomie and Ruth (Gibson) Caudill.                 

Paul is survived by his significant other, Wanda Arnett of Lima; two daughters: Laura (Brian) Hoff of Olivehill, TN and Lisa Gossman of Pennsylvania; six grandchildren: Brandon (Ashley) Howard, Ashley (Bryan) Belamy, Jerica Ginter, Justin (Kayla) Gossman, Joey (Olivia) Gossman and Sebastian Caudill; several great grandchildren; and three siblings: Earl (Deborah) Caudill, Murleen Thomas and Maxine Edgerton. 

He was preceded in death by his son, Chad E. Caudill; and eight siblings: Frank Caudill, Aleen Adkins, Helen Barr, Margie May, Barb Webb, Evelyn Copeland, Harold Caudill and Reva Henderson. 

Paul retired from Ford Motor Company, where he worked as a forklift driver.    

Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada.