Paul Lewis Decker
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A Celebration of Life for Paul Lewis Decker, 76, Lawrence will be held at a later date. He passed away April 17, 2016 at his home.
Paul was born December 13, 1939 in Laclede County, Lebanon, MO the son of Sheddy Dow and Wilma Irene (Pearcy) Decker.
He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved his family and friends.
He was a truck driver until he retired.
He married Marviene Trivitt October 15, 1960 in Miami, OK. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his son, Kevin Decker, Lawrence; daughter, Kim Crotchett, Lawrence; five grandchildren, Larissa Decker Stratton Sexton, Kennedy Crotchett, Kayla Decker, Keaton Crotchett; four great grandchildren; and one brother, Don Decker, Kansas City, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; two sisters; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society and may be sent in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
I don’t think Paul ever met a stranger,he was always up beat and glad to see you. He really enjoyed nascar racing, I sent him a cap from Kansas race track last year and I hope got to enjoy it. He will be greatly missed.
Paul worked for me as a truck Driver at mar-bax shirt co. in Gassville Ar. he was a very good employee and a good friend Marviene,I hope you will be ok,I am sure you will miss him lt is hard to know what to say at times like this but I just wanted you to know I think he was a very nice man and I think of him often.
I was over the trucking department among other things. Archie was the dispatcher and was over the shop. Paul was a very good driver and very dependable. He was always a joy to be around and as Bob Mitchell said I don’t think he ever met a stranger. He was always ready to go when he was asked to make a run. He took care of the equipment and always let you know if he thought there might be a problem with the tractor he drove or a trailer he was pulling. The last time I talked to him he was having a problem with his eyes and I made an appointment for him with Dr Massey in Mtn home. I know he will be missed. I even tried to get a local phone number for him a couple months ago. May the good Lord comfort you during this time.