SEADRIFT – Paul James Greenwood Sr., 90, of Seadrift, passed away on August 1, 2019 in Floresville, TX. Paul was born in Coal City, PA to George Say and Edna Hart Say (raised by George Greenwood) on November 7, 1928. He was a veteran and served in the Air Force. Prior to serving in the Air Force, he worked as a Jack of all trades which included the circus and a lifetime in sales.

He was an active member of the Masonic Order and he held many positions including District Deputy of Masonic District 36. Paul gave back to the community by volunteering in social and civic organizations. He received numerous awards for this involvement.

He is preceded in death by his mother; step-father; brothers, Robert Greenwood and John Say; son, Dennis Greenwood; and sisters, Mary Jane Foster and Mary Kay Fonville. He is survived by his longtime friend, Winnie Black; sons, Paul Greenwood II and Craig Simmons, daughters, Melinda Snyder, Judith Derick, Jennifer Crissman; brother, Samuel Greenwood; adopted families of Jesus Garza and Helga Linehan.

The funeral was held on August 8, 2019 with military honors under the auspices of the Calhoun County Veterans Joint Honor Guard, Masonic funeral rites, and Rev. Cody Logan of the United Methodist Church of Seadrift officiating. Burial followed on August 14, 2019, at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, TX.

Memorials may be given to St. Jude’s Hospital. The family of Paul Greenwood Sr. wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses of the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home and Connally Memorial Hospital of Floresville for their excellent care.

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