Paul Duncan Lansberry

Paul Duncan Lansberry, 80, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, entered his eternal home with the Lord on October 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born April 18, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Paul was the son of the late Lee Bailey and Frances Carson Lansberry. In 1951, his family moved to Doylestown, PA, where Paul spent his childhood. He attended Perkiomen School in Pennsburg before heading south to Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, where he studied Business and Political Science. After graduating, Paul made his home in Spartanburg and never left, finding both his own family, career, and his calling there.

Paul worked for many years as a Field Representative with the Social Security Administration, where he met the love of his life, Sue Wilson. They married and have shared 49 years together in a marriage marked by deep love, laughter, faith, and unwavering partnership.

Paul was a man of gentle strength, quiet wisdom, and had a heart for others. He was a devoted husband, parent, and grandfather who never missed a game, performance, or chance to support his family. His presence brought warmth to every gathering, and his ability to make others feel seen and loved was one of his greatest gifts.

A longtime member of Central United Methodist Church, Paul lived out his faith in quiet, consistent ways – through mentoring, volunteering, attending his men’s prayer breakfast, and simply being there for others. His church community was deeply important to him, and he served faithfully throughout his life.

Paul had a lifelong love for sports, particularly Wofford College athletics. He and Sue were a fixture at home basketball games, especially those of the Lady Terriers. A proud Furman alum, Paul wore both teams’ hats on rivalry days and cheered with equal enthusiasm. He had a special heart for supporting women’s sports, often attending games where attendance was lower, simply to show the athletics they were valued.

His sense of humor was one of his defining traits – never loud or boastful, but always sharp, warm, and perfectly timed. Paul had the rare ability to brighten an ordinary moment with a simple comment or a twinkle in his eye. His friendships spanned decades, including his church family, work colleagues, close-knit YMCA group, his Furman classmates, and the “Lunch Bunch: who supported him faithfully during his illness.

Paul is survived by his beloved wife, Sue Lansberry; her daughter, Scotti Killian; and his cherished grandchildren, Lauren and Wales Dixon, along with their parents, Page and Chuck Dixon. He is also remembered fondly by his extended family and cousins – the Warrens, Carsons, and Lansberrys. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Bailey and Frances Carson Lansberry, and his brother, Robert Lee Lansberry.

The family wants to thank all those who supported them with food, through their company, and well as their prayers. The family extends a special thanks to Paul’s hospice team for their guidance and unwavering support.

A celebration of life will be held on November 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Central United Methodist Church, with Rev. Bryan Pigford officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Paul’s memory to the following organizations that were meaningful to him:

Central United Methodist Church: Checks may be made payable to Central United Methodist Church, 233 N. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303.

Wofford Women’s Basketball: Checks may be made payable to Wofford Women’s Basketball Excellence Fund, 601 Cumming Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303.

Furman Paladin Scholarship: Checks may be made payable to Furman Athletics, with the gift designation noted in the memo line and mailed to: Furman University Athletics Development, Attn: Tyler Eckstein, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613.

Though the world feels dimmer without him, Paul’s light continues to shine in those he loved. His life was a beautiful reminder to walk humbly, love deeply, and serve faithfully. Paul’s family takes comfort in knowing that his faith has now become sight, and that he has been welcomed home with the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”