Paul E. Doke, age 64 of rural Tipton, passed away on Nov. 20, 2024 at Century Villa in Greentown after a short battle with cancer.  He was born October 5, 1960 in Elwood, the son of Paul "Ralph" and Donna "Emmagene" (Carlile) Doke.  Paul was a 1978 graduate of Tipton High School.  He currently worked in production at Chrysler Casting / Stellantis Corp. in Kokomo for the last 11 years.  Paul also formerly worked at Dana Corp. in Marion for over 17 years and Ex-Cello in Elwood for several years.  He married the love of his life, Pamela S. Atchley on August 18, 1984, and they shared 36 years of marriage together before her passing in 2020.

Paul was a devoted member of the Windfall Christian Church where he served as an Elder for many years.  He was also a member of the Central Indiana Carpenter's Union and the Mid-American Threshing Association.  Paul was known as a kind person who enjoyed a simple life.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, but especially loved being a part of his great-nephews' lives.  Paul has been reunited with his beloved wife Pam in their Heavenly home.

Paul's family includes his mother, Emmagene Doke of Curtisville; two sisters, Patricia Hinshaw of Brownsburg and Penny Doke of Tipton; sister-in-law, Linda (Paul) Weismiller of Tipton; nieces and nephews, Kristi (Mark) Goley, Scott (Emily) Carter, Mark (Elaina) Doke, Dawn (Chris) Hubbard, Noah Hinshaw, Ginger Pace, Kandi Hinshaw, Lynn (Tim) Calloway, and Paula (Shaun) McCord; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.  Paul was preceded in death by his father, Ralph; wife, Pamela; and brother, Bruce (and wife Vicki) Doke.

A funeral service celebrating Paul's life will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Pastor Joshua Borum of Windfall Christian Church officiating.  Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery in Windfall.  Visitation for family and friends will be from 11 am to 1 pm prior to the funeral on Wednesday at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Windfall Christian Church.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at copherfeslermay.com.