Paul was born in Houston, Texas and lived in Wilmington, Delaware and Charleston, West Virginia before attending Ohio University and Marshall University.
As a Boy Scout, Paul achieved the rank of Life Scout and was active in Order of the Arrow. Paul was an enthusiastic musician with special talent with brass and percussion instruments. He enjoyed travel throughout the United States and especially in Costa Rica.
Paul lived in Charlotte, N.C. for more than 30 years, where he worked as a Journeyman electrician and in other construction trades. Paul was known for his wonderful sense of humor, love of family, and deep caring for friends.
Paul was predeceased by his brother, David Herrin Westerfeld and father, George Charles Westerfeld. He is survived by his mother, Gwyn H. Westerfeld; sister, Carol W. Wayne and her husband Douglas A. Wayne; his sister, Karen W. Hunt and her husband David A. Hunt; as well as nieces and nephews.
A Service of Committal was held at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, N.C.