Paul Donald Schlimgen

Paul Donald Schlimgen, 65, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away at his home on Monday, August 9, 2021. Born on April 11, 1956, in Alhambra, California, Paul was the son of James P. Schlimgen and Mary Helen Avila. He attended Bob Jones University from 1976 to 1977 and then completed an associate’s degree in electronics engineering technology at ITT in West Covina, California, where he graduated with highest honors in 1985. After working for the Los Angeles Unified School District as a mechanic, he moved to South Carolina and worked first for the South Carolina Department of Transportation and then for nineteen years at the City of Greenville as a traffic signal system technician. Paul enjoyed studying history, economics, politics, and the Bible. He attended Faith Free Presbyterian Church in Greenville and was confident in his Savior Jesus Christ, having placed his faith in Him for salvation at an early age. He was bold as a witness for Christ with his family, at the workplace, in the hospital, and often on local radio station WORD as he called in to discuss issues of the day. Paul is survived by his wife, Jeanette; son, Paul David; mother, Mary Helen Avila; brothers, James T. (Denise) Schlimgen and Gabriel M. (Wendy) Avila, as well as three nieces and one nephew. He was predeceased by his father, James Paul Schlimgen. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 14th, at 11 a.m. at Mountain View Memorial Park, 7 Duncan Rd., Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Friends may visit with the family at the graveside following the service. *In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Faith Free Presbyterian Church, 1207 Haywood Rd., Greenville, SC, or to "Let the Bible Speak" c/o Faith Free Presbyterian Church. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:55–58

Paul Donald Schlimgen

April 11, 1956 - August 9, 2021