Clarence Joseph “CJ” Paulin was born in Indiana. He served with the Army Air Corp during the Korean Conflict. He was married to Catherine for 66 years. She preceded him in death on Nov 9, 2010. He worked as a lighting designer for the majority of his life.
His daughter Penny A. Hinkle survives him. His son in law Donald passed away Sept. 5, 2012. He is survived by his sister Laverne Kolin, 2 Grandchildren Catherine (Joseph) E. Soroka; Robert (Kirsten) Key, Jr; 5 Great grandchildren Joseph Soroka, Jr, Christina Soroka, Emily Soroka, Garret Key, and Tyler Hofstetter.
His siblings, Charles, Stanley, Ralph, Mary Lee Hessig, and 2 sisters who passed away as infants,preceded him in death.
Friends will be received Saturday from 10:30 am until the service time at the T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 Am with military honors. Interment will take place at a later date at South Florida VA National Cemetery in Lake Worth.