Charles “Paul” Gadson, 85, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012.

He was born March 12, 1927, in White Pigeon, Mich., to Charles and Hattie (Schmidt) Gadson. He married Ruth Pendleton on May 28, 1949.

Mr. Gadson is survived by two sons: Mark (Karen) Gadson, West Chester, Pa.; and Brian (Tracy) Gadson, Sherman Oaks., Calif.; a daughter: Deborah (Brad) Parker, Warsaw; four grandchildren: Chance, Megan, Alex and Max; a brother: Carl Gadson; and two sisters: Margaret and Dorothy.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.

No visitation is planned. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 21, at 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Warsaw. A private burial will be held in White Pigeon Township Cemetery, White Pigeon, Mich.

Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, is caring for the family.