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Ruth Claybrooks
November 30, 2023
Always remembered as the greatest friend, coach and leader; Paul O.
Jeffrey Wayne Smith
June 21, 2023
We still miss you Paul. Your inspiration lives on!
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Ruth Claybrooks
November 30, 2022
Ruth Claybrooks
November 30, 2022
Greatest memories always for my friend, partner and coach..:-)
Monty Maulding
November 30, 2022
Never forgotten!!
Melvin Paul
April 12, 2018
Peace Be With You & Your Family-Paul Orbosone will always be remembered as one of the greats in everybodies books!!!
M. R. Paul.
Libby Lawson
January 21, 2014
Paul was a man of God you could hear it in his voice as he talked. I met Paul when FHTM 2001. You could see the love of God in his heart. Paul just wanted to help people. God Bless each one of his family and friends.
Tommie & Alleda Bell
January 4, 2014
To the family of Paul, may you find joy in the memories that surround his life and may allow Jesus, to help you carry the weight of this burden. Paul has had powerful impact on many lives. I believe he fulfilled his purpose and now can take his rest.
Our prayers are truly with and also our rejoicing
Ruth Rothenberger
December 30, 2013
My prayers go out to the Oberson family. My husband Ray and I loved hearing him speak. Ray to battled cancer. I remember when he went to Los Vegas he came home and told me Paul told him he didn't have to die. Ray changed his diet, took vitamins, but the big thing was speaking God Word over his body. He survived cancer twice. Cardiac Amylidosis took him out May of this year. Hes with Paul enjoying a better life. Sheryl I am so sorry for you and your family. I know it was so hard at Christmas. Thankful we all have Jesus!
Melissa Votaw Russell
December 21, 2013
To the family which i knew them well. Michael Scott and I send ours prayers to You all. Sorry we couldn't make it for the funeral since we moved. Our sympathies and prayers are with Sheryl and the kids.
Jacob Slaffey
December 15, 2013
Paul's leadership and success in the MLM business was an example of God's love for us all.
He used Paul to teach us that success starts first with the love of Jesus.
Rest In Peace.
December 11, 2013
To The Family,
Clarence and I were shocked to hear that Paul has gone to be with the Lord. We will never forget the informative business meetings and workshops presented during our work with Excel Telecommunications.
We pray that God will keep the family during this difficult time.
Clarence & Jackie Williams
Whiteville, North Carolina
Denise Randall
December 10, 2013
Thank you for your leadership and inspirational book. You will continue to be a blessing to those you have touched. Heaven has gained a loving soul.
December 10, 2013
I feel so very fortunate to have Paul be a part of my life.
It was his words of strength and encouragement that helped to get me through the cancer battle we had in our household. Being a thumb-sucking cry-baby does not a winner make.
However, sometimes, that is just not enough.
He touched many hearts and souls with "Paulisms". He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
The world has lost a GREAT one.
Michele Mahmood
LILIANA SPEARS
December 10, 2013
Thank you lord for the time that you shared Paul Orberson with us on this earth. He was a great servant and shared with us your unwavering love and guidance. His legacy will live on. Paul love you and thank you. Hector and Liliana.. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/kentucky/guestbook.aspx?n=paul-orberson&pid=168366227&view=2&entry=78961665#sthash.G2NKxKF9.dpuf
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Sandy Wilson
December 10, 2013
My condolences to the Orberson family. Paul was a very gifted and inspirational speaker. So sorry for your loss...
The nicest person I ever met. Thanks Paul!
Darron & Marie Nixon
December 9, 2013
One of the first things Paul asked me when I introduced myself to him at a meeting in Grand Rapids Michigan was, are you married? I said, Yes! He then said, I'm going to show you how to win for your Family and he said it, FROM THE HEART. What a wonderful God fearing man. Love you Paul. Rest In Peace!
Eric Bailey
December 9, 2013
I'll never forget the first time I saw Paul speak publicly at San Jose State University in California in 1996 the owner of the company begged him not to attend because he was very ill unbeknownst to everyone flu or pneumonia but if you know Paul he was having none of it he gave the best motivational inspirational uplifting words of hope I had ever witnessed up to that point in my life in person and I didn't find out till later that he was badly ill and made the National trip nonetheless. Great man of God!
Jeff and Jemi Eccleton
December 9, 2013
It was a blessing and privilege to have known Paul and We are better people for it. He was a great and humble man and he will be missed by so many. Our prayers go out to you, Sheryl, his children, and all his family so they may find some comfort and peace during this terribly sad time.
Ed Boden
December 9, 2013
Karen and Oberson Family,
I met Paul thru Excel before I met the Levy's but never got to know him as I do you all. My plans were to visit but I was never able to get with anyone else and thought it best not to drive Sunday. My car is only one running in family so boys had to go to work Monday. You know you have my prayers at this time. Having recently lost a loved one (whose birthday is DEc. 6) I can only be comforted by knowing we will mneet again and be thankful for rhe memories of the years we spent together. Thank God for Jesus who gives us victory over death. May His peace comfort you all.
Michelle Graham
December 9, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained a angel. My prayers are with you all.
Sharon & Barry Ziegeman
December 9, 2013
Dear Paul
You have taught us vision, compassion, patience, urgency and the list goes on! People Don't Care until they Know how much you care......You cared! You will never be forgotten your Legacy lives on not only through your blood family but through the many lives you touched and the generations of our families as well! Well Done Paul, Well Done! May God watch over you Sheryl and Family and help to ease your pain you will always be in our Thoughts and Prayers
Dan Serna
December 8, 2013
Thanks Paul for the vision you have that stretched out to me. Thanks for starting something that made a difference in my life and that of my family. I will forever be grateful for you showing me what true leadership is and always with the most giving heart. I can only imagine what you felt as you entered heaven and heard , " Well Done!!" Your legacy will forever live on.
Marc Shamus
December 8, 2013
I remember Paul from back in the days at Excel Communications during the mid 90's when I was aggressively promoting there at the same time. He was a smart marketer and knew that you had to keep the conversation real simple with prospects.
He knew that he needed to quickly remove himself out of the equation so the prospect did not base the opportunity on him alone. I learned a lot from his wisdom then. Condolences to the family and friends of Paul. He will be missed.
All the Best,
Marc Shamus
Ann Stasny
December 8, 2013
My prayers are with the Orberson Family this day and and forever in my heart. As he made an impact on my life, I will never QUIT on me or my family as Paul always told us. God bless you all ooooooxxxxxxx
Ann Stasny of North Carolina
Traci Authement
December 8, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. While Paul will be missed greatly here on Earth the angels are singing at his arrival in Heaven. The Paul I know was a soft spoken encourager. One who dared to dream and make those dreams a reality and not a fantasy.
Ellen Price
December 7, 2013
My sweet Sherri....Paul was a special special man!! He's impacted so many people with his faith, his smile & his love for people!!! He will be truly missed!!! We love you all so much & you're in our prayers always!!
Dayla Burkett Rush
December 7, 2013
Thank you Paul for inspiring all of us to reach our full potential in all areas of life. Your teachings will live on with us forever and we will be forever grateful for the opportunity to have known such an amazing person. You deserve to be in heaven but will be greatly missed here on Earth. Rest in peace.
james ray thomas
December 7, 2013
Thank God for Paul Orberson. Truly a giving, humble man of God. The world is a better place because of Paul Orberson. What a winning smile he had. I will miss him. God bless the Orberson family.
Monty Maulding
December 7, 2013
Thanks Paul for all you have done and given.... Your legacy and example will be passed on forever.... We will always be thankful for what you did for us and for our family... We love you Paul.
Thanks Paul for your kindness and words of wisdom to leave us a legacy and we know that God has him in his glory
Ricardo Mora
December 7, 2013
Nancy McNinch
December 7, 2013
Dear Orberson Family,
I was saddend to hear of Paul's passing. Paul was a great man who wanted to help others to be the heros for their families and sharing this gift in word and in deed allowed him to lead thousands of families to that winning threshold. My life has changed forever knowing such a great man as Paul! I still use alot of the Paulism's today that were so simply profound. My favorite.."You don't know the difference until YOU know the difference"! I will see you one day and until then you will be greatly missed by all..
Stacey Suydam
December 7, 2013
Paul was a true gentle man in every sense of the word. He brightened the lives of so many. My prayers go out to his family at this difficult time.
Danielle McLennan
December 7, 2013
Dear Orberson Family,
We remember Paul as a leader who had a great amount of compassion for people. Praise GOD for his free gift of salvation and forgiveness through faith! I asked Ellen Price if Paul had this assurance and she told me he did. So although he will be missed greatly here, it's not goodbye. It's just see ya later :) Praise GOD for that comfort!! My grandmother always had just the right words "Sorrow is not forever, Love is....." Love and prayers to your family
The McLennans
December 7, 2013
Thank you, Pau, for EVERYTHING. RIP.
Patricia E.May
South Coast Winery, Temecula, CA Cesar Ramirez & Paul Orberson
Cesar Ramirez
December 7, 2013
Your book and speeches changed my life. Thank you my friend and we'll see you on the other side soon.
Sharon Benge Williams
December 7, 2013
Farewell my old friend. You are now resting easy in the arms of Jesus. Sending prayers to Mike and the entire Orberson family.
Patty Seven
December 7, 2013
Your obit forgot to mention...and loved by so many! You were a light in the darkness Paul...Thank you for you...you have inspired and taught us so much. Your FHTM family loved you and the only thing you are quilty of is loving and giving too much! You will be forever in our hearts.
Rocio Armendariz
December 7, 2013
Love you Paul, you were a great man!
Robert Wiggins
December 6, 2013
Paul Orberson was a person who always went the extra mile.He was the most humble man I have ever met.I thank the LORD that I had the pleasure of Knowing Paul. My prayers are with the Family.
Doug Miller
December 6, 2013
So sorry to hear...we had a great time back in the 90's traveling up and down the highways my friend.
Al Young
December 6, 2013
I am deeply saddened by the news today of the passing of this inspirational gentleman . To his fine wife Sheryl and son Jeff and the rest of the family ; my thoughts and prayers go out to you . May the journey ahead be peaceful and comforting as you reflect on his achievements in life . We have all been blessed in knowing him and what we have all learned along the way from his spirit and wisdom . Thank you for having had the opportunity in knowing you Paul and gaining in the knowledge that you shared both in Excel and then FHTM ,
Pastor Thomas Young .
Earl and Betty Tanner
December 6, 2013
We were so saddened to hear of Paul's passing. He was a friend to many and will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Orberson family.
Renee Faldalen
December 6, 2013
Awesome Man!
Lori Clark
December 6, 2013
Goodbye my friend...
Teresa Goins
December 6, 2013
Love you dearly. Will never forget you!!
Teresa Goins
December 6, 2013
Will miss you so and always keep a dear please in my heart love you Paul. Never will forget you!!
John Mann
December 6, 2013
Farewell to a long-faithful member of our Calvary Baptist Church family. Deepest condolences to Sheryl and the family.
Bob & Jo
December 6, 2013
I still do not understand the natural ways of the world, but I do understand the supernatural ways of God. Paul was a great man with a big heart. He made you feel like you were the most important person in the room. What a gift to ALL of us for having him in our lives. We have been calling all our friends and saying all his "Paulisms" to each other...my favorite, "God's gift to you was your life, your gift back is what you do with it" We have the whole Orberson Family in our prayers.
Rob Renick
December 6, 2013
Jeff, The world lost a Great Man in your father. He touched many lives. Just remember that he is always with you...just look in the mirror!!
Alina Sandusky
December 6, 2013
The Sandusky family would like to send our sympathies and prayers to the family. Coach Orberson, as he is highly remembered in Casey County for being the best baseball coach ever, will be greatly missed.
Cindy Moore
December 6, 2013
Your strength was an inspiration and your legacy the thousands who will never quit until they succeed! Peace and love to your sweet wife Sheryl and family.
Karl Miller
December 6, 2013
My prayers are with you all.
December 6, 2013
My prayers go out to Sheryl and all of the Orberson family. Paul was such a dear person. I am eternally greatful for his courage, his coaching, his kindness and his ability to help so many people prosper. He left all of us with a Wonderful Legacy.
Valarie Hawkins-Green
Calvin Riddle
December 6, 2013
Our heart felt sympathy to Sheryl and the entire Orberson family. We were all blessed by Paul being a part of our lives. His unwavering passion for life and true compassion for others was second to none. His actions spoke louder than any words, yet his words were always encouraging, forthright, motivational and inspirational. He walked the walk and I am proud and honored that our paths crossed and I am a better person for that. May God bless Sheryl and the Orberson family.
James and LaChanze Roberts
December 6, 2013
To Cheryl and the entire immediate and extended family of Paul Orberson. May GOD grant all of us, peace and comfort during this most difficult time. Paul was indeed sent to us for a Season and he fulfilled GOD'S Mission well! We shall always remember him. He was a kind, gentle, firm, fair Spirit who inspired us to always do our very best in our lives and to help others do the same. We remember the precious, quality time when Pastor Jerry Brown invited some Fortune Leaders to Paul and Cheryl's home in South Carolina!!
We shall forever be indebted and will miss you immensely, Paul.
Rest In Peace.
Jackie Cooper
December 6, 2013
Paul, you were one of a kind. Your spirit was open, loving, giving and so grounded in all aspects of life. Making you a very special, one of a kind, son of God. The best goes first, your work on earth was done. The good news is that we'll see you one day soon and enjoy your presence when our time comes. Thank you for the simple yet so complex life you lived as an example to others. You gave your all and now you can rest and be in peace. You left the world a great example of a what being a "Christian" means. You were and always will be a wonderful, uplifting and positive mentor to more people than anyone will ever know. Praying for your family.
B ANN STASNY
December 6, 2013
Thank You Lord Jesus for sending Paul Orberson my, I really learned alot from this man. I will miss dearly. He taught me lots of ways to keep ahead and and being positive and never quitting at your dream, May you rest in peace. My condolences go out lovingly to SHERYL, Jeff, Sarah and Tommy Mills. we love you you all as my FHTM family. Im lighting a candle for him.
Danville Kentucky FHTM Corporate Filming!
Ruth Claybrooks
December 6, 2013
Everyone comes into our lives for a season, he touched many lives in that season "Remembering Paul, my friend and Coach"!
Michelle Leuschen
December 6, 2013
Meeting Paul was a blessing in many ways to so many. I will always treasure the wise words of wisdom he tought me! Prayers for peace to his family!
Erin Holman
December 6, 2013
Honored and thankful for my time with Paul. Love and prayers to the Orberson family.
Tracie Taylor
December 6, 2013
What a Mentor to many. What a Legacy you leave.
Your work will live on in the hearts of all you touched.
Bonnie Cheatham
December 6, 2013
Paul changed our lives forever when he recruited Larry (Cheatham) to do his business with him in 1993. We had such a great journey with Paul and experienced many things in life we would never have had the opportunity to do together before Larry passed away. He's in Heaven with Larry and all his family and friends who'd gone on before him. Praying for the family and friends today.
Kebie Whitehead
December 6, 2013
Paul, I will miss you very much, but I will see you again one day in Heaven. To a great mentor, coach and friend. Kebie
Mike Hogan
December 6, 2013
“To those whom much is given, much is expected.”
? John F. Kennedy, Uncommon Wisdom of John F. Kennedy: A Portrait in His Own Words
Thank you Paul for giving so much to so many.
Fraser Burns
December 6, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Orberson family during this difficult time. The entire Ocenture family will miss Paul and his passion for life and his willingness to help others. I mourn the loss of a great man and friend.
Thank you Paul..
December 6, 2013
Thank you lord for the time that you shared Paul Orberson with us on this earth. He was a great servant and shared with us your unwavering love and guidance. His legacy will live on. Paul love you and thank you. Hector and Liliana..
Stan Littral
December 6, 2013
Paul was an original. He was kind, dedicated, faithful and a friend. I admired his generosity, his ability to uplift everyone that he came in contact with and most of all his faith in almighty God. Thank you Paul for your friendship and I know that for eternity there will be no more pain and suffering for you in Heaven. For your family, our prayers are with you that God will give you peace beyond all understanding that only He can give. God Bless you.
Stanley Pieczura
December 6, 2013
Dear Heavenly Father, You have taken a son you can be well pleased with. In the name of Jesus , Amen
Teresa/Alexis Adame
December 6, 2013
We would miss our mentor, coach, and best friend Paul. Our prayers and condolences to all the Orberson family.....love you all!!
Allen Whaley
December 6, 2013
Paul, you are already greatly missed. You'll be remembered for all you did for people you cared for beyond and including family and friends.
December 6, 2013
Sheryl and Family, We are very saddened about the passing of Paul. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be in the coming weeks. Love and God Bless you, Charlie and Dorothy Wilson
Janell Hardy
December 6, 2013
My condolences to Sheryl and all of the Orberson family. My daughter and I met Paul at an event in Houston. My daughter had gone through a similar Iillness. Their
conversation was such a blessing to her. Compassion and love for others exuded from him. The world is a better place because of Paul and Sheryl.
Cindy Hammond
December 6, 2013
I loved you always as you loved others. Cindy Lu Hu always to you.
December 6, 2013
Lloyd an Barbara Brummett We loved Paul... His family is in our prayers during your loss
Glenda & Morris Myers
December 6, 2013
Sending sympathy to all-keeping good memories of teaching with Carla in Casey County. Paul was a giving person. His smile was so genuine.
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