Paul Artlip, Jr.

Paul M. Artlip, Jr.

08-23-1938 - 04-05-2021

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Obituary of Paul M. Artlip, Jr.

Today we lost our hero.  Paul M Artlip Jr., a two-time purple heart Navy Vietnam veteran, passed on April 5, 2021 at the age of 82 after a very hard-fought battle with cancer.  Paul is survived by his wonderful wife and best friend of 55 years Kate, his daughter and son Margaret Artlip and Paul (PJ) Artlip; his siblings Alice Mulholland (Larry), Mary Kate North, Pat Artlip and Mike Artlip (Rita) and his three grandchildren Justin, Sophia and Lily.

Those of you that know Paul know he always loved a good story. His favorite? Telling people that he’s actually been declared dead for over 54 years. How is that you say? Well, Paul was shot down during his Vietnam war days and it took several days to rescue him. Many, many, many years later, they still couldn’t get the records right, so when they decommissioned his ship - the USS Enterprise a few years back, he was still listed in the “In Memorium” section, which was something Paul thought was rather interesting given his ever beating heart at that time. 

Rather than mourn his actual death, Paul would ask that you raise a glass of scotch (or your favorite beverage), tell a few good stories and instead of flowers, he’d really love it if you’d help our veterans by donating to Tunnel to Towers (his favorite) or any other reputable veterans support organization.

In lieu of a funeral, Paul will be buried at sea in honor of his Navy service and as per his wishes.  

Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.southcarolinacremation.com

 

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