Paul Spillman, 57, died October 6, 2005 after a courageous ten month battle with brain cancer. He was born March 17, 1948 in Austin, Texas where he attended school and then married his high school sweetheart Brenda.
Paul worked in the petroleum/chemical industry for thirty-seven years. He was respected and loved by his colleagues and employees both locally and worldwide.
Paul is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Spillman, Pauline Spillman Lamb and his sister, Joyce Spillman Lindsey. Paul is survived by his wife, Brenda; daughter, Bonnie King and her husband Grant King and their children Brittney and Jake all of Lumberton; his son, Andy Spillman and his wife Leah of Dallas.
Paul lived a full and outstanding life. He was loved and admired by all who knew him. He will be remembered for his remarkable optimism, great sense of humor, limitless generosity, and an all around “can do” attitude.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 9, 2005 at Broussard’s, 1605 N Major Drive, Beaumont followed by burial at Magnolia Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday afternoon from 12:00 noon until time of service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Haynie Chapel United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 1128, Del Valle, Texas 78617.
