Frank Edgar Paddock

Frank Edgar Paddock, 87, spent his last remaining days in Indiana Veterans Home in West Lafayette, Indiana, and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

He was born February 12, 1939, in Parke County, Indiana, to the parents of Charlie Alvin Paddock and Nettie Aileen (Strebin) Paddock.

He attended Turkey Run High School where he enjoyed playing basketball, baseball and played the clarinet in the school band and graduated in 1958. He went to barber school and became a barber. He served in the U.S Army in 1963. He attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina where he studied to be in the ministry. He pastored many churches and served in ministries for over 65 years. His favorite hobbies were golfing and fishing.

Frank loved the Lord with all his heart and studied the Bible continuously. He was a member of Prairie Creek Baptist Church in Kingman, Indiana.

He was married to Diana Sue (Huffman) Paddock. They were blessed with 61 years of marriage and 3 children.

He is survived by his wife and 3 children, Martel Charles Paddock married to Susan (Yager) Paddock, Alaathea Ellen (Paddock) Foust married to Michael Foust and Krystal Gail (Paddock) Butler married to Russell Butler.

In addition to his wife and 3 children, he is survived by 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

He is survived by his brothers John Kenneth Putman, Robert (Bob) Lee Paddock and William (Bill) Warren Paddock.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leston Max Paddock, Charles (Pete) Leon Paddock; sisters, Maxine (Paddock) Jones, Norma Joan (Paddock) Hobbs and Deloris (Toots) Ann (Paddock) Brown.

Celebration of life will be scheduled later.