Paul Crosnoe, 80, of Cape Girardeau, went home in the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, at Southeast Hospital.
He was born Oct. 20, 1940, in Cape Girardeau to the late Goly and Nora Geringer Crosnoe. He and Joey Griffith were married Oct. 3, 1965, in Sikeston, Missouri.
Paul was a member of Lynwood Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and involved with the Celebrate Recovery Program for seven years. He was a proud member of the National Rifle Association and American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Joey Crosnoe of Cape Girardeau; son, Tom (Michelle) Crosnoe of Cape Girardeau; daughter, Dena Stoelb of Jackson; brothers, Jay (Linda) Crosnoe and Cliff (Sally) Crosnoe, all of Cape Girardeau; grandchildren, Adelyn (Seth) Schlegel, Benjamin Petzoldt, LoriAnn Petzoldt, Noah Stoelb, Connor Crosnoe, Elliot Stoelb and Adam Stoelb.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Private family services will be held, with the Rev. Mark Anderson officiating.
Private burial will take place at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Lynwood Baptist Church Benevolent Fund.
Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.
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