William "Bill" Edward Pauli

William “Bill” Edward Pauli, 86, of Midland, GA died January 28, 2025 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside.

Mr. Pauli is survived by his wife, Sandra “Sandi” of Midland, GA, a daughter, Jennifer, her husband Brian Sillitto, and three granddaughters: Isabel, Sophia and Natalie of Cataula, GA and a sister, Marilyn Elliot of Searcy, AR.

Born May 2, 1938 in San Antonio, TX son of the late Walter and Elinor McGarry Pauli. Mr. Pauli grew up in Little Rock, AR and was a graduate of Little Rock Central High School and the University of Arkansas, Fayettville. A veteran, he served in the U.S. Navy.

A public affairs professional for more than three and a half decades, Mr. Pauli retired from Toyota Motor sales as National Manager of Corporate Contributions and the Toyota USA Foundation in 2001. He and his wife had been residents of Hendersonville, NC since his retirement until moving to Georgia in 2016.

Mr. Pauli was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Columbus, GA at the time of his death. His wishes were to be remembered without formal ceremony.

Remembrance gifts may be sent to St. John in the Wilderness, Flat Rock, NC, earmarked for the Back Pack program, PO Box 185, Flat Rock, NC 28731 or St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Columbus, GA earmarked for the Food Pantry, 2100 Hilton Ave, Columbus, GA 31906.