Paul E Lay

Paul E. Lay age 70, lost his long and courageous fight with Alzheimer's disease on August 11, 2016.

Paul is survived by his wife Ann (Sanders) Lay of 49 years; his daughter Lori (Lay) Law, son-in-law David Law, grandson Nick Law, granddaughter Abby Law of Shelbyville, IN,  Son Andy, daughter- in-law Diana (White) Lay, grandson Jackson, twin granddaughters Carli and Allison  of Columbus, IN. He is preceded in death by his mother Mary Florence Wuellner.  Paul was born on February 10, 1946 in Shelbyville, IN.    He graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1965.  He joined the Indiana National Guard in 1966.  He was employed by the City of Shelbyville Fire Department from 1969 to 1990.  He rose to the rank of Captain and also served as a rope and tactical instructor, as well as a member of the water search and rescue team.  On his off duty days he worked for Sanders Interiors.  Paul volunteered as a Reserve Deputy for the Shelby County Sheriff Department.  After retiring in 1990 he became a Fire Prevention Inspector for the City of Shelbyville.  He then began a second career with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security in the State Fire Marshal's office as a Fire Inspector until 2005.  Paul spent most of his adult life saving lives, fighting and preventing fires.    Paul, also known as "Cappy", was a great husband, family man and a loving father and grandfather.  He was a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters, American Legion Post 70, and the Knights of Columbus.  He was a gifted artist and enjoyed fishing, wood working and spending time with his grandkids.  His family and friends will always remember him as a caring and giving person.

Visitation is scheduled for Monday, August 15 ^th from 4 :00 to 8:00 pm at Murphy Parks Funeral Home in Shelbyville, IN.  A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 16 ^th at Murphy Parks Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shelbyville Fire Department, South Central Indiana Hospice or Alzheimer Association