James Lawrence Paul

November 17, 1935 - September 25, 2024

Just as I am, without one plea, but that Thy blood was shed for me, and that Thou bidd’st me come to Thee, Oh Lamb of God, I come! I come!

James Lawrence Paul

“Jim,” “Dad,” “Coach Paul,” “Coop,” “Papa.”

age 88, of Hemet California passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family.

James was born in San Bernardino, California, and was preceded in death by his devoted son, Brian Lawrence Paul in 2012 and his grandson Benjamin Paul Tryon in 2013.

The loving family are his cherished wife of 70 years, Mary JoAnne Paul of Hemet California, daughter Karin (Paul) & Don Accuardi of Palm Desert, California, son, Lorin & Tapian Paul of Sweet Home, Oregon.

Grandchildren, Brandon Paul of Montesano, Washington, Brent Tryon & Jessica Tryon, great-grandchildren, Reese, and Rowdy Tryon of Tolar, Texas. Benjamin Tryon, great-grandson, Gaige Tryon of Lewisport, Kentucky, Leanne (Paul) & Chase Adams, great grandchild, Hunter Adams, Ryan & Courtney Paul, great- grandchildren, Braden, Bristol & Tanner of Sweet Home, Oregon, Hannah (Paul) & Adam Lindner, great grandchildren, Reec e and Reagan of Sweet Home, Oregon, Taylor (Paul) & Greg Reece and great grandchildren Dawson Reece and Winter “Winnie” Adeline to be born soon; and Jordan Paul all of Sweet Home, Oregon, Justin Paul of Gilbert, Arizona and Jacob Paul of Hemet, California.

James was a Veteran serving eight years in the Army National Guard, and married the love of his life, Mary JoAnne Lawrence “Joie” in 1953.

The early years with a young and growing family led them to Banning, California to raise their family of three children. The family of five enjoyed the small-town community, vacationing to National Parks and staying “close to the earth.” Jim and family became familiar with the surrounding wilderness, with the endeared memories of hunting and fishing.

As an active family, sports become a highlight and bridging youth football players between Banning and Beaumont as Junior All American Football took hold. “Coach Paul” dearly loved this opportunity spanning over many years; with the pleasure of seeing so many athletes excel though high school and beyond.

Midlife, Jim resumed his passion for horses which was our very first memories. Riding and team roping was the new deal as the first grandchildren came into the world.

Later in life Jim picked his tennis racquet back up and played for leisure with some competitive tournament fun and keepsake medals.

First and foremost, Jim is respected as a soldier in the Lord’s Army and will be remembered for his stand for the truth as a lifelong member of the Church of Christ.

A private Celebration of Life and Interment is planned at San Gorgonio Memorial Park on October 12, 2024.

A Living Memorial and Celebration trees are planted in the United States National Forest in honor of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Friend and Soldier of the Cross.