MENTONE — Paul P. “Shorty” Bedics, 76, rural Tippecanoe, died at 9 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2018, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 8, 1942, in Wabash, to Paul and Rosella Cash Bedics. On May 23, 1970, in Wabash, he was married to Diana Heckaman Randall; she survives.
He was a body man and painter.
Shorty served his country in the U.S. Army. He always had a love for classic cars. He enjoyed NASCAR, IU basketball, Chicago Cubs and the Bears. He was a founding member of the Rebel Rousers of Indiana Car Club. He also attended Tippecanoe Community Church.
Survivors include his wife, Diana Bedics, Tippecanoe; sons: Scott (and wife Gwen) Bedics, Joey Bedics, Michael (and wife Angie) Randall, Rodney Randall; grandchildren: Kyle Bedics, Chase Randall, Skyler Randall, Casey Bedics, Ryan Bedics, Frances Albert and Eleanor Louise Randall; great-grandchildren, Braylon Randall and Ryder Bedics; sisters, Janice and Betty Lou; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Dakota Randall; daughter-in-law, Mary Bedics; and brother, Larry Bedics.
A private family graveside service will take place at a later date at Tippecanoe Cemetery.
Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone.
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