Paul Dean Slone, 73, of Granite City, IL, passed away at 8:00 p.m. Thurs. Jan. 1, 2026 at Bria of Belleville in Belleville, IL.

He was born July 27, 1952 in Granite City to the late Lonnie and Pearl (Sternberg) Slone.

Paul married Ruth Fanning in Granite City on Dec. 19, 1987.  She preceded him in death Dec. 19, 2017.

Paul had worked in auto parts sales, service and repair.  He was a member of Celebration Community Church and loved to fish.

He is survived by 10 children: Larry Slone, Dawn Slone, Eric Slone, Michael (Jacqueline) Southerland, Charles (Billye) Southerland, Lonnie (Jessica) Slone, Tiffany Slone, Kathleen Southerland, William (Jacklynn) Southerland and Paul Slone II; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister: Phyllis Slone; and a brother: David Slone.

The family will hold a celebration of Paul's life on Sat. Jan. 24, 2026 with a visitation from Noon until time of services at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Jesse Tedder officiating.

Online information and guestbook through Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory may be found at www.wojstrom.com.