Henry Paul Cass

Henry Paul Cass, age 94 of Crawfordsville, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 4, 1931 to Henry and Elma (Sellers) Cass in Hebron, OH. Paul married Marian Ellington on November 28, 1953 at the First Christian Church in Crawfordsville.

Paul graduated from Hebron High School, earned his Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from Ohio University and his Master's Degree in Education from Purdue University. He was a chemist at Hoosier Crown and PR Mallory Company, before pursuing his teaching certificate. Paul taught 6th grade at Waveland Elementary for 2 years before moving to South Montgomery Schools, teaching science, retiring in 1983. After retirement, he opened Cass Flowers and Greenhouse, his family greenhouse, flower shop and orchard.

Paul was longtime member of the First Christian Church, where he attended Men's Coffee Hour on Thursdays. He was a board member for MCT for over 20 years. Paul was also involved with 4-H, being a leader for a few years. He enjoyed drawing and art and caring for his plants and gardens.

Paul is survived by his wife, Marian; 2 children, Jeffrey (Darlene) Cass and Jennifer (Dale) Hankins; 4 grandchildren, Chad (Kelly) Cass, Logan (Ellen) Cass, Jason (Misty) Hankins, Clinton Hankins; 7 great grandchildren, Mason, Spencer, Harrison, Thatcher, Vivian, Conner and Taylor; a brother, Lon (Sue) Cass; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; great-great granddaughter, Isabella; siblings, Joanne Danoff, Lynn Cass and Larry Cass.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 5-7pm at Sanders Funeral Care, 315 S Washington Street in Crawfordsville. A funeral home service will follow on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 11:00 am with burial following at Oak Hill Grant Cemetery.

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