Paul Gainer (1943-2016), loving husband, father and grandfather was born in Biloxi, Mississippi to Arch and Mildred Gainer on January 5th, 1943 and passed away in Tampa, Florida on November 26th, 2016. His growing up years were spent in Rochelle, Texas and Austin, Texas. He attended his beloved
University of Texas in Austin where he completed his Master's Degree in petroleum engineering in 1967.
Paul is survived by his wife Susan and three children, Anne, Joshua and Sarah. He is also survived by Anne's husband Richard Corcoran and their six children, Kate, Jack, Caroline, Luke, Major and Evangeline. In addition he is survived by his brother Sam Gainer and his wife Norma, as well as a number of cousins and other relatives.
A graveside service will be held at
The Rochelle Cemetery (near Brady, Texas) at 11:00 am on January 7th, 2017. After the service, a celebration of Paul's life will be held at the
Rochelle Community Center led by his brother Sam Gainer. Lunch will be served. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to Classical Preparatory School in care of Anne Corcoran, 19009 Falcon Crest Blvd., Land O Lakes, Florida 34638
Bill Cobb
Paul was such great guy. I remember in his garage working out with weights and feeling like wimp when I could not lift his weights
Robin Matthews
Very sad. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Bobby Jackson
Paul's death diminishes us, for as one of ours he is most deserving of our memories.
God bless his family in sorrow and God help us in reality.
"Tis the season" Love to each of you..
Bob
David Erickson Jr
Paul and I were running buddies through high school and at UT, especially in our ''55 Chevys". Until last year or so our families kept in touch. 22 years ago, Mike Metschan and I went to see Paul in Oklahoma City on a trip we will never forget. Our thoughts are with Susan and family.
Mike Metschan
Paul was probably one of my best friends in high school. His parents were always so gracious to me and others who visited Paul in his home. Paul was always in great spirits in a jovial manner. He was very bright, a merit schlorship finanist, and was one semester away from getting a Phd at the University of Texas. He will be sorely missed. God bless him and his family. Mike Metschan
Ken Melber
Sorry to hear about Paul
Murlene Wheeler (Gillum)
Earl and I are so sadden by the loss of Paul Gainer. What a nice man and smiled all the time.
Thomas (Tommy) Mitchell Jr
Wow...sorry to hear about Paul. What a great guy he was. I think we had Physics together and once (only once) I made a higher grade on a test then he did (my 40 was probaly higher by one point). Think our teacher's name was Mr. Vail....Anyway, that probably spurred him on to his academic success. We laughed about it the few times I ran into him at UT. God Bless.....
Lamont Freeman
yes i rember mr vail he used the zorch word many times that was a tough class
thanks lamont
Stanley McDonald
What a great guy Paul was! Always laughing and kidding around. I was real saddened to hear of his passing. He, Mike (Metschan), Gary (Bowman) and I had some great times just cruising around. Paul's folks kept him and Sam on pretty tight leashes. I also remember the zorches and zimbos in physics class. Mr. Vail had invented them to illustrate the arbitrariness of units of measurement. Rest in peace, Paul. Keep lifting those weights.