Paul M. Boniphant

Paul M. Boniphant, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on September 05, 2016. He was born on October 03, 1934 to the late Icel and Virginia Boniphant. He married the love of his life Sylvia Jean Gibson on June 13, 1954 and they spent 62 wonderful years together and she survives him. Paul worked at Wayside Furniture as a furniture repairman for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed camping, making wine, tinkering in the garage, planting in his garden, but most importantly spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife; his daughters Peggy (Kenny) Briggs, Paula (Jon Moreland), Diane (Eric) Cross; his grandchildren Erica Cross, Cory (Megan) Briggs, Josh (Amanda Smith) Cross and Jordan Briggs and a great-granddaughter on the way, as well as a host of loving family members and friends. A Celebration of his life will be held at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 11a.m. The family will receive friends from 9-11a.m. Burial at Rose Hill Memory Gardens. Donations in Paul's memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, The Cancer Society or The American Heart Association.