Paul Edward Rinehart

Paul Edward (Duke) Rinehart 72, passed away from this life 6:42 am Thursday, August 11, 2011 at his home with his family, after suffering with a long illness. Born into this life Feb. 2, 1939. Paul was a proud man. He served his country by being in the United States Marine Corp. in the years of 1956-1960. Then he met his wife Pearl Johnson, they were married March 8, 1962, married 49 years as a family. He was employed by the Columbus Coa1 and Lime Company.



Paul was born in Columbus Ohio, to the late Elmer Rinehart and Helen Rinehart Gray. Paul leaves behind his wife Pearl and their five children, Tim (Shelia) Rinehart, Teresa (Rob) Johnson, Margaret Fearnow, Paula (Chuck) Horsley and Paul Rinehart, Jr. all of Chillicothe; 15 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; nine brothers, Stanley (Mary) , Floyd (Evelyn), Fred (Cindy), Earl (Stacey), Elmer Jr., Wilbur, Kevin (Christine), Leonard (Denise) and Jon (Debbie) Rinehart; seven sisters: Ellen (David) Hensley, Cathy Parthemore, Elizabeth Hall, Vicki, Brenda Rinehart, Dorena Yager and Mary Lou along with several nieces and nephews.



Paul was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, Pat, Howard and Larry;

granddaughter, Beth Bishop and great grandson, Justin Craig.



Services will be held 7 pm Sunday, August 14, 2011 at the SMITH-MOORE-EBRIGHT Funeral Home, Bainbridge with Rev. Jeff Mays officiating. Cremation will take place following the service. Friends may call from 4 to 7 pm Sunday at the funeral home.