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David Paup Obituary
He was born Jan. 30, 1953 in Kane, the son of Donald and the late Dorothea Paup. On Jan. 9, 1976 in Crane, Texas, he married Melissa Shields, who survives.
Prior to his retirement, Mr. Paup worked as a project manager in the oil and gas industry. He spent many years traveling to Africa, to both Nigeria and Angola.
In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by his stepmother, Martha Paup; three sons, William Ted (Beth) Paup and Joseph Adams (Stacey) Paup, both of Larue, Texas, and David Craig Paup of Athens, Texas; one brother, Douglas Edward Paup of Del Rio, Texas; two sisters, Peppi (Kirk) Looney of Crane, Texas and Charlotte (Conrad) Lee of Odessa, Texas; five granddaughters, Maylon, Braliegh and Andrea Paup, Katelyn England and Rylee Jowell; two grandsons, Ashton Paup and Marcus Conroy; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Local services for David Adams Paup will be conducted privately. Public services will be conducted in Athens, Texas at a later date which will be announced.
The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
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Ingrid Hopwood
July 31, 2016
Dear Don and Martha,
We were very shocked to hear, from Arden, of the loss of your son, David. Unfortunately, we had never met during our infrequent trips to the USA. A great loss for you, his wife and the wider family.
Our thoughts are with you all. God bless.
Love, Ingrid and Nick, Surbiton, Surrey, England.
Robert "Frog" Walters
July 25, 2016
It was a pleasure working with Dave in Angola West Africa. A nicer guy doesn't exist. My condolences to his family
Mary Ann Durante
July 25, 2016
In life it seems God gives us special childhood friends who are so close in our hearts they are like extended family. David and the Paup family all fall into that category. Words can't express my sadness when I heard of Dave's passing. Fond childhood memories came to mind. One in particular-- Dave and I were on my front porch . He was dancing me around to the tune of "Swing Your Partner Do-Si-Do. Rope broke and out went my two baby front teeth. Lots of good memories. Hats off to you, my dear friend until we meet again for a final dance. Deepest sympathy, Mares(A.K.A-Mayos)
Jack and Nancy Drake
July 24, 2016
Our heartfelt sympathies to Don and Martha and family in the loss of Daviod. Our prayers are with you.
July 23, 2016
Don, Martha & family,
We are shocked and saddened to hear of the death of David. It seems only a few years ago that we (Jackie & Don) were working together at Getty Oil Company, yet it's been 35 years. I (Jackie) fondly remember the visit made in Kane with my lighthouse buddy, Charlena. That was 15 years ago. How the time flies. Again, we extend our deepest sympathies to you on the loss of David. May God bless and comfort you all. Love, Jackie & Johnny Griffin
Stillwater, OK 74076
Elaine Taraska
July 23, 2016
Dear Don and Peppi
Shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Elaine (Valentour) Taraska
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