Paul R. Partridge

PARTRIDGE,  Paul R., age 83 of Flint, died Monday, August 7, 2006 at Genesys Health Park.  Mr. Partridge was born in Flint March 3, 1923 the son of Edgar and Ethel (Harrison) and he has lived in the Flint area all his lifetime.  He was employed by General Motors as a cutter and grinder, retiring after 39 years of service.  He was a veteran of the U.S.Army Air Force serving in W.W.II and was a member of the American Legion Post 0225 in Lansing.  He also was a longtime member of U.A.W. Local 1292. Surviving are three daughters; Paula Hadden of Flint Polly Dennis of Flint and Kay (Brian) Weaver of Flint. One son Richard (Sherry) Partridge of St. Clair Shores.  Also surviving are 10 grandchildren; Angela, Lori, Cori, Jeffrey, Brianna, Jennifer, Ryan, Richard, Emily and Cortney. 18 great-grandchildren. Further survivors are a niece Kathy (Bill) Davis and nephew Jerry (Sue) Lockhart and a lifelong friend, Paul Rudolph. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Patricia in 1961 and his second wife Pauline in 1991, a great-granddaughter, Selena and a daughter, Elaine and a sister Lois. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 11, 2006 at the Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Grand Blanc, Twp. 6063 Fenton Rd.  Rev. Glenn Snider will officiate and burial will take place in Meadowview Memorial Cemetery in Davison.  Visitation at the funeral home will be 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. today and Thursday from 12:00 noon to 8:00 P.M. Friends may share an online condolence or post a tribute at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com