Leo Paul Decuir, Jr., 69, of Hamshire, passed away peacefully at Memorial Herman Hospital in Houston, Thursday, March 5, 2015, surrounded by his family and extended family. He was born on September 17, 1945, in Nederland, Texas to Mary Alice Barron Decuir and Leo Paul Decuir, Sr.
Paul was a 1964 graduate of Nederland High School and a member of the 1961-62 State Football Championship Runner-up team. He then attended Panola Jr. College on a football scholarship. Before completing his studies, Paul was drafted into the United States Army, and served during the Korean Conflict. He then returned to his education and graduated from the South Texas School of Law. Paul was a very dedicated lawyer, and the owner of Paul Decuir Jr. Law Office in Houston, Texas. To say he was passionate about law was an understatement. He truly enjoyed every minute in the courtroom.
Paul was member of Knights of Columbus. He was an avid sportsman and a member of Ducks Unlimited and the NRA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling to Louisiana to the casinos… (Delta Downs knew him by first name J). Paul loved to watch old westerns and listen to music from the 50’s and early 60’s. He enjoyed family time and he delighted his siblings and aunts and uncles with much love and humor. He was certainly a great brother, father, grandfather, Great-grandfather, cousin, nephew and friend. There was never a dull moment when Paul was around.
He is survived by his son, Cary Paul Decuir and his wife, Kim, of Round Rock; his daughter Dayna Castillo and husband Eddie, of Beaumont; his brothers, Chris Decuir; Mark Decuir and his wife, Monica; and sisters, Mable Rudisill and Charlene "Shorty" Decuir, all of Hamshire; grandchildren, Breanne Miller Furlough and husband Andy; Jonathon Miller, Gabby Castillo, Zach, Amy and Jacob Decuir; great-grandson, Layken Furlough; nephews, Troy Ihle, Josh Decuir, and Adam Decuir; great nieces, Ciara Will and husband Cody and Emily Ihle; great nephews, Hayden and Jaxon Decuir; and numerous family members and friends.
Paul is also survived by his dearest friends, Guy “Woody” Woodrow; Hassan Safarzadeh; his law partner Alia Moore; and dedicated office manager Sandra Diaz. These were friends he could always count on to stand beside him through thick and thin! He truly loved you all!
Paul was preceded in death by his parents; Paul Decuir, Sr. and mother Mary; nephew, Bret Decuir; brother-in-law, J. W. Rudisill; his grandparents Elvina Marie Palumbo Decuir and Leonce Joseph Decuir.
A gathering of Mr. Decuir's family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a rosary recited at 5:30 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2015, at Broussard's, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at St. Louis Catholic Church, 315 West Buccaneer Drive, with interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.
The family would like to give special thanks to doctors and staff of The Veterans Hospital in Houston for the many years of care and dedication to Paul.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Leo Paul Decuir, Jr. to Ducks Unlimited, c/o Tim Soderquist, 7318 Charred Pine Drive, Magnolia, Texas 77354
