Paul James Pankratz

Paul James Pankratz, 85, of Pasadena, passed away on April 14, 2025. He was born in Parma, Ohio, on October 13, 1939, to John and Esther Viola Pankratz. Paul was married to Roma Nell Miller for 63 years.

Paul had a distinguished career as a maintenance supervisor for Austin Industrial. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and regularly attended Jacinto City Bible Missionary Church. Paul had a deep passion for his family, church, and friends, and was a faithful follower of God whom he loved so well.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother, three brothers, David, Charles, and Phillip Pankratz, sister Phoebe Moss, and one grandson, Jonathan David Pankratz.

Paul is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Roma Nell Miller, three children, Kenneth (Heather) Pankratz of Plum Grove, Texas, Renita (Steve) Jones of Wayne, Michigan, and Jane (Warren) Woolman, of Pasadena, Texas, as well as eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held at Grand View Funeral Home, located at 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77505, on April 21, 2025, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.

The funeral service will follow at the same location on April 21, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

A graveside service is scheduled at External Service Location, 1779 Methodist Camp Rd, Kinder, LA 70648, on April 21, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm.