FRANKIN - John “Paul” Rondel, 58, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, while visiting his home country in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, he was the son of Robert Rondel (Lesley) and Fay Holmes Gray (Philip) of New Zealand. Paul was the competitions director for United Sprint Car Series; and a retired Macon County paramedic, who served faithfully for 24 years. While growing up in New Zealand, Paul enjoyed rugby, cricket, Rugby League, and running. He even completed a marathon. He had a very special love for people, especially his family and his racing family, and a love for animals.
In addition to parents, Paul is survived by his wife Kim of Hampton, Georgia; daughters, Chantelle Rondel and Sarah Rondel of Franklin; brother, Michael Rondel; sisters, Vicki Holt and Deborah Rondel; stepbrother, Wayne Hawtin; a host of family members, nieces, and nephews from New Zealand, Australia, United States and Japan; stepchildren, Josh, Joseph, Tyler and Michaela; and grandchildren, Aspen, Lacey and Corbin.
A celebration of life will be 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 5 at Macon Funeral Home with Darryl Jamison officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to his daughters to help them go to New Zealand and visit their dad’s final resting place. Online condolences can be left at maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.