Paul Albert Carver, husband of Jonnie and devoted father of Amy, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2021. Paul entered the world on July 14, 1939 to parents John Emulus and Mabel Ina Carver. He grew up in Hamilton, Kansas and attended Hamilton High School where he participated in basketball, football, and track and graduated valedictorian of his senior class. Education continued at Kansas State University where he earned a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. After traveling in Europe for a year, he completed a master’s degree in Aeronautics at Wichita State University. Paul became a private pilot and enjoyed flying his J-3 Piper Cub. He later worked at Boeing and then Beech Aircraft in Wichita, KS. There he met his wife, Jonnie Scovel. They were united in marriage June 20, 1969. Together they moved to SA where Paul worked as an engineer at Swearingen and later, Fairchild Aviation. He continued his education by obtaining his professional engineering license and later becoming a consultant.
Paul had many interests including sailing, card games, tennis, bowling, baseball, golf and had a talent for building or repairing almost anything. He is described by his friends as a kind, humble, and intelligent man with a mischievous sense of humor and a love of practical jokes.
Paul is survived by his daughter, Amy and his wife, Jonnie; niece, Susan Mohler and nephew, Scott Carver and his wife Sharon. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Emulus and Mabel Ina Carver and brothers, John R. and Donald E. Carver.
A celebration of life will be held at Sunset North Funeral Home on Saturday, July 31 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of San Antonio.
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