Paul Dean Runner, Sr., 87, died Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

He was retired from General Electric and a Ford car enthusiast.  He enjoyed drag racing and car shows.  Spending time with his family, friends and his dogs was most important to him.

Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Sherrian Runner; son, Dean Runner; and siblings, Ernest, Billy, and James Runner and Betty Yocum.

Survivors include his daughters, Tammi Pollard (Ron) and Christy Runner; grandchildren, Tracy Hardin (Travis), Nicholas Patterson (Amanda), Ven Patterson, Matthew Runner, Adam Runner (Sheana), Danielle Ryan (Dylan), Jessica Manley (Doug), Kendall Lile (Wilson), and Megan Arnold (Chris); great grandchildren; and sister, Mary Lou Walker.

His funeral is 1pm Monday, September 8, 2025 at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road, Louisville, Kentucky.  Visitation is 1-7pm Sunday, September 7, 2025.