Paul Dean Hallgarth

Paul Dean Hallgarth, 58, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday May 15, 2025, at his residence.

He was born April 15, 1967, in Greenfield, IN to Delmar Hallgarth and Cheryl (McDaniels) Henry.

Paul attended Morristown Jr./Sr. High School.  After school he pursued a career in Masonry.  He took great pride in his skilled craft and enjoyed showing family and friends the big projects he was involved with.  He spent over 25 years perfecting his craft.  Paul had a love for nature and being outdoors.  He enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing and riding his bike.  He also enjoyed discussing politics.  Paul attended Shelbyville Community Church and Celebrate Recovery.  Earlier this year he was saved by grace through his faith.  Family was always very important to him and he cherished the times spent together. He especially enjoyed the times spent with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his mother; his son, Ryan (wife, Sarah) Hallgarth; his daughter, Ashley (husband, Chris) Williams; his grandchildren, Veyda Hallgarth, Daniel Price, Brennan Haehl, McKenzie Haehl, Ashlynn Williams and Marvin Baxter; his brothers, Bob (wife, Janet) Hallgarth and Rudy (wife, Rita) Hallgarth; his sister, Rose Holzeard; his nieces and nephews, Jeff Hallgarth, Stephanie (husband, Jonathan) Stough, Kyle Hallgarth, Jenny White and Ila Holzeard.

He was preceded in death by his father; his nephew, John Hallgarth and step-father, Jerry Henry.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to Noon at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will follow at Noon at the funeral home with Pastor Merry Poppelwell officiating.

Burial will be in Arlington East Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Bridge Ministries, 1504 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN  46176 for Celebrate Recovery.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Paul's family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.