Charles P. Pauls, 91, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at his residence. He was born on January 27, 1921 in Eureka, Missouri to Luther and Jennie McQuiben Pauls. He was retired from Southwestern Bell and was a World War II veteran. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Springfield. Charles is survived by a loving daughter and loving grandchildren. Charles was a sweetheart. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Burial will be in Purdy Cemetery, Purdy, Missouri. Visitation will be held Friday, October 5, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.