We found out in 2015 right before our 50-year Renuion that Paul was going in for treament for cancer.  Bob Albright sent a note to him because he was living in Florida to see if he was ok. His email bounced.  Bob did some research and found that Paul died January 12, 2016.  A link to his obituary is listed.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pensacolanewsjournal/obituary.aspx?n=paul-austin&pid=177274988&fhid=6072