Paul T. Ondako

June 11, 1929 – January 4, 2020

Paul T. Ondako went to be with our Lord at age 90 after five months of cancer.

Paul was born in Midway, PA son of the late Paul Ondako Sr. and Ida (Parnaby) Ondako. Paul served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, three of which he played in the Air Force Band in Alaska. After returning to the States, he worked for a commercial airline for 30 years. Following his retirement to Crossville, Paul played in the Oak Ridge, Harriman, and Crossville Community Bands.

Paul is survived by his loving wife, Mary; son, Jay deLima (Ginger) and granddaughter, Kady, all of Alaska and several cousins; two dear nieces, Joanne Caudill (Bill) of Somerset, KY their children and grandchildren and Susan Gerber (Ray) of San Diego, CA their children and grandchildren; special extended family, Stephanie Williams (Jeremy) of Montgomery, TX and their children.

Paul was a faithful and active member of Central Baptist Church, Crossville, for 25 years. The funeral will be held at Central Baptist Church on Wednesday, January 8. Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with the funeral service following at 11 a.m. Burial will be at City Cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Central Baptist Church with designation to Generations Journey/Toy Store or Avalon Hospice, 645 South Main Street, Suite 102, Crossville, TN 38555.

Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of the arrangements.