Paul will lie in state between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in the Griggs Schooler Gordon Funeral Director’s Pioneer Chapel; 5400 Bell Street in Amarillo. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 10:00am in Llano Cemetery; 2900 S. Hayes with John Howze Sr. presiding.
Paul was born September 14, 1929 in Leming, Texas to Paul and Lula Howze. He left school in the 11th grade and enlisted in the United States Air Force. Together with a team of men, he would help develop what would be known as Sea Water Titanium that would be used in the structure of jet planes. He worked and spent many years in the Amarillo Air Force Base. His career in the service saw him travel all over the world to places like the Philippines, Italy, and many more. When not serving his country, he enjoyed listening to music and was an avid guitar player. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Amarillo for many years.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Sam and Ronald, sister Pauline, wife Betty; and two sons Paul and Sam. Those left to cherish his memory are his brother John Sr. of Amarillo, sister Patsy Zitting of Utah, and many loving family members and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a monetary donation be made to any local church missionary fund, in honor of Paul who deeply believed in the missionary’s purpose.