Paul Leslie Toon, 86, Independence, Mo., passed away on March 26, 2017, at the Missouri Veteran's Home, Cameron, Mo.

Paul was born on July 3, 1930, in Hamilton, Mo., to Roy and Cora (Galpin) Toon. He was a 1948 graduate of the Hamilton, Mo., high school, and then he received training for appliance repair. He worked for and retired from Hartley's in Lee's Summit, Mo., as an appliance repairman.

Paul served his country honorably in the Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1951-1954.

Paul was a season ticket holder for the Comets soccer team and enjoyed attending their games, and he loved roller skating. He was a member of the YMCA where he also enjoyed being a member of the Silver Sneakers Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents, nephew, Roger Vessar, and brother-in-law, William Vessar.

Survivors: Sister-Margie Vessar, Cameron, Mo.; Niece-Connie Vessar, Missouri; Nephew-Gary (Becky) Vessar, Taneyville, Mo.; and Niece-Sheila Vessar, Parkville, Mo.; 4 great-nephews; 2 great-nieces; 2 great-great-nieces; and 2 great-great-nephews.

Funeral Service: 2 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.

Visitation: 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Interment: Highland Cemetery, Hamilton.

Friends may call after 9 a.m., on Thursday.

Memorials may be made to the Missouri Veteran's Home, Cameron.

Military Honors provided by the Hamilton American Legion Post #285 and the Missouri Military Honors team.