Paul David Risdon

November 21, 1944 - July 19, 2020

Paul David Risdon, age 75 of Millville, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 19, 2020 at Lincoln Specialty Care in Vineland after an extended illness. Born in Millville to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Brown) Risdon, Paul David was raised in Vineland and graduated from Vineland High School, Class of 1963. He then acquired his bachelor's degree in History from Eastern Baptist College, Class of 1967, and went on to Drexel University, where he earned his master's degree in Library Science, Class of 1969. Paul David settled in Millville and worked in Vineland at AMK Glass, Inc. for over 50 years in the Shipping Department, recently retiring in December 2019. Paul David was a simple man who lived a quiet and enjoyable life. He was a lifelong member and served as a trustee at Central Baptist Church in Millville. He loved reading and had quite an extensive collection of books. He also enjoyed traveling with Central Baptist Church on many bus excursions over the years, his favorite places to visit being Gettysburg, Skyline Drive, and of course, Lancaster, PA. Paul David also enjoyed spending time with his family. Paul David will be sadly missed by his brother Charles Risdon and wife Jane of Newfield; two nieces, Sarah Sheets and husband Raymond of Newfield and Susanna Brush and husband Simon of Fleetwood, PA; one nephew Nathaniel Risdon and wife Mary of Newfield; three cousins, Marion Stevenson and husband John of Cape May Court House, Luke Brown and wife Linda of PA, and Lawrence Brown and wife Phyllis of Syracuse. A graveside service for Paul David will be conducted on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 10 a.m. in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Millville. A memorial service at Central Baptist Church in Millville will be scheduled and announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in loving memory of Paul David may be made to Central Baptist Church, 9 North 2nd Street, Millville, NJ 08332. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Paul David Risdon may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at www.christyfuneralservice.com.