Paul Scanlin Obituary

Paul Scanlin
September 25, 2013
Paul Scanlin, 81, joined his wife, Lerline in heaven. He was born February 4, 1932 in Houston, Texas to Frank and Jane Scanlin. He lovingly provided for his family as a master pressman and served his country in the Korean war. To cherish his memory, he leaves behind daughters, Vicky Myers (Don) and Regina Whitcher and son Paul Scanlin (Diana). He will also be missed by his sister, Angie Dean and his grandchildren: Tonya, Paula and Glenn Miller, Shea Benjamin, Keith, Garrett and Troy Scanlin and Reagan Whitcher as well as great-grandchildren, Jaden Miller and Shealin Benjamin along with numerous nephews, nieces and friends. Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Sunday, September 29 with Paul's funeral service to take place at 10:30am, Monday, September 30, all to be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Garden of Memories.

Published by Houston Chronicle on Sep. 28, 2013.
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My prayers go to you and your family Regina,your daddy was a dear man and will be missed very much by all!!

heather east

September 29, 2013

Ill miss you pops. Especially the stories he had to tell. In our hearts always.

Matthew Fraser

September 29, 2013

Sending lots of thoughts and prayers to the Scanlin family. "Big Paul" was a wonderful man and neighbor !!

Freddie and Tracy Miller

September 29, 2013

We will miss you dearly and love you always papa. Tell grandma I love her too.

Paula Miller

September 28, 2013

I love you papa tell grandma I love her too. We will miss you dearly and love you always.

Paula Miller

September 28, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Lisa Webb

September 28, 2013

i miss you already papa but i know you are with grandma now.

tonya miller

September 28, 2013

Prayers to Scanlin Family!!



Paylor Family

Judy Paylor

September 28, 2013

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