PAUL W. CABANISS, 62, of Ellis Grove, Illinois passed away at 4:35 pm, Thursday, June 30, 2011 at his residence. He was born to the late Paul and Elizabeth (nee Davis) Cabaniss on February 8, 1949 in Kenbridge, VA. He was a Director of Staff Development at Chester Mental Health for 19 years. He was a member of the Steeleville Eagles, V.F.W. Post #3553 in Chester and N.R.A. He had been a spokesperson for Veteran Affairs. He was an avid motorcycle rider, fisherman and horseback rider. He was in the Army Military Intelligence for 21 years and served in the Vietnam War. Survivors: 3 Children: Tara Cabaniss-Lehman Boston, MA Autumn Cabaniss Cape Girardeau, MO Paul Ethan Cabaniss Ellis Grove, IL 2 Sisters: Marian (Gene) Berry Richmond, VA Joan (Emmitt) Coleman Bowling Green, VA 1 Brother: Julian (Harriet) Cabaniss Hopewell, VA 3 Grandchildren Ayden Lee Cabaniss Henry Michael Lehman Landen Paul Cabaniss Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by: Parents It was Paul's wishes to be cremated Visitation: 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Wednesday, July 6, 2011 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home Chester, Illinois Memorials: Family Choice c/o Paul Ethan Cabaniss Private Services will be held at a later date