He was united in marriage to Debra Mae Sexson on October 9, 1984. To this union three children were born, Matthew Allen, Sarah Elizabeth, and Seth Christopher.
He worked for several years at Sherman and Bowers Surveying. He later took a career as a truck driver for Sutton Trucking and eventually True Value.
Paul enjoyed all things with wheels and was a big kid himself. His favorite things were collecting toy trucks, cars, trains, tractors, and equipment with his grandsons. He loved talking about history with his granddaughter, Lily.
He is preceded in death by his Parents Bob and Barbara Hyde, Grandmother Christene Thompson (Granny), Uncle Bill Kimes, and Brother-in-Law Pete Koelling.
He is survived by his wife Debbie of the home. Son Matt (Becca), Daughter Sarah (Trent), and Son Seth (Kimberly). Grandchildren Lily, Lucy, Jack, Jesse, Flynn, and a future grandson arriving soon. His Sisters Patricia Koelling and Christy (Kyle) Burton. Aunt Glenda (Terry) Gash. Brother-in-Law and Sister-in-Law Jack and Marilyn Bartholomew. Several nieces, nephews, and loved family and friends.Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at United Methodist Church, Garden City, Missouri. Inurnment will be at Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri.
Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at United Methodist Church, Garden City, Missouri.
The family suggests that Memorial Contributions may be made to Garden City United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Contributions may be mailed to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.
