Paul was raised in Albion Illinois and graduated from Edwards Senior High in 1962. Then served in the U.S. Air Force from 1963 to 1967 followed by two years Reserve. Paul went on to have a forty-two-year career with Continental Airlines in Maintenance / Operations fields. After a short retirement, Paul accomplished a lifelong dream of driving semi-trucks on the open road.
Paul enjoyed family, friends, traveling, and tinkering in his shop.
He is survived by his wife Ruth Ann, his son Harvey, grandson Chase, sisters Susan, Lynn, and Pati, brothers John and Mark, his Aunt Virginia, several Cousins in Illinois and many friends.
A graveside service will be held Friday, March 29, 2019 at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Tx. 77038, at 10:45 am.