Paul David Eye, 87, of Vacaville, California, passed away peacefully on Oct. 9, 2025, after a brief illness.
Born on June 4, 1938, in Sugar Grove, he was a son of the late Retha (Hoover) and Marvin Eye.
Mr. Eye grew up on the Thorn before leaving home to serve his country in the United States Navy.
During his military service, he deployed in support of Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica. He later continued his dedication to the nation by joining the U.S. Army, where he completed two tours in Vietnam.
After his military service, he settled in California, where he worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, California. He proudly served as a transportation supervisor until his retirement.
He enjoyed baseball, golf, and fishing throughout his life, and he was a devoted fan of the Washington Redskins and the West Virginia Mountaineers. Even after retiring, he remained active in his community, working as a crossing guard for the Vacaville Police Department and City Coach bus driver until the COVID-19 pandemic prompted his final retirement.
He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and patriot who deeply loved God, family, and country. His family and friends will cherish his memory and the legacy of kindness, humor, and service he leaves behind.
His loving wife, Nancy Eye, survives.
Also surviving are children, Kenneth (Rosa), Tami (Dave), and Leah (Otha); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert (Bobby) of Illinois and Wesley (Debby) of Florida; an aunt; and many cousins and extended family.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jerry; and a sister, Nellie.
He will be buried with full military honors at the Sacramento California National Cemetery.
