Roger Marvin Paul

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father Roger M Paul who passed away on November 6, 2026, at the age of 91. He slipped into eternal rest in Katy Texas at his daughter Julie Trapp’s home where he spent the last six months.

Roger was born February 23, 1935, in Enid, Oklahoma. He was the third son of Merle and Autumn Paul. Roger was raised in rural Enid Oklahoma on a farm that his grandparents homesteaded during the Cherokee Strip land run. They built two miles of fence and a sod house when they established the homestead before Oklahoma was a state.

Roger worked as a machinist for power plants and other industries. He loved doing mechanical and construction work for himself and kept busy maintaining all nine of his vehicles in working order. At 90 years old, Roger was mounting and balancing his own tires and sawing and planing his own lumber to build a garage. If the job was too big, he would rig up some sort of a contraption to get it done.

Roger loved photography and left a well-documented story of much of his life on 8mm movie film, view-masters and photographs. Roger also had a passion for music. He could play the piano with a true honky-tonk flair and loved playing his fiddle. He enjoyed the old country classics. He hardly ever missed a Rackensack event and could keep happy for hours listening to Willie’s Roadhouse. His family will always be able to connect with his memory by going through his collection of old records, photographs and movies.

Family was very important to Roger. In the end, his biggest desire was to be able to move to his daughter and son-in-law‘s place in Mississippi. Though he didn’t make that move, we have great memories with him there on visits and even helping with construction.

He kept a promise that he made to his wife to take care of his son, and was very attentive and patient with William, demonstrating his true character of kindness and love for others.

He loved visiting his grandchildren and has been seen on many occasions sitting in family gatherings with a great grandbaby in his lap, and a smile on his face. You would see tears of joy in his eyes, from opening his Christmas presents and just being with everyone.

He had a strong faith in God and spent five and a half years in the ministry when he was a young man. He later became an elder and had fellowship meetings in his home for many years. One of the things that brought him joy was attending his fellowship meetings and church conventions.

Roger was a kind, soft spoken man with a big heart. He lived a long, active life and loved the Lord. This was very evident from everyone that he came in contact with, friends, family, neighbors, and work colleagues alike. Even in the last days, he would talk about projects that he wanted to finish, but I think we can all agree that he was prepared to go to his eternal home.

Roger was preceded in death by his wife Lucille, his son, William, parents Merle and Autumn Paul, and his brothers, David and Howard.

He was survived by his daughter Julie Trapp and son-in-law Joe Trapp, grandchildren, Cody Paul (Destiny) Casey Paul (Julie), Jamie Pace (Josh), and Chet Paul (Marsha), and his brother Wray Paul. Roger also had several nieces and nephews as well as many great and great-great grandchildren.

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A visitation will be held at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W 12TH ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204, US, on November 15, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

A funeral service will take place at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W 12TH ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204, US, on November 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM

Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 HIGHWAY 5 N, ALEXANDER, AR 72002, US, on November 16, 2026.