Paul A. Myers received his B.A. degree from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA his Master's degree from LSU, and his PhD from University of Texas. He was a band director in Louisiana from 1958-1970 and in 1970 was named Louisiana Band Director of the Year. Paul was Associate Director of the New Horizon Band for 15 years. He served in the military from 1956-1958. Paul retired from Texas Education Agency in Austin, Texas. He later worked as a bailiff for the Travis County Court for five years. He also was a member of St Mary Cathedral for 28 years.
He is preceded in death by son Pat Myers. He is survived by his wife Margaret, sons Robin and wife Anne, Mark and wife Tina, Kent and wife Cathy, grandchildren Ryan, Danielle, Vincent, Andrew and Patrick.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six o'clock until seven o'clock in the evening, on Wednesday, the 17th of April 2013, at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas. A Rosary will be recited at seven o'clock that evening.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at half past nine o'clock in the morning on Thursday, the 18th of April 2013, at St. Mary Cathedral, 910 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, Texas 78701. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden Capital Park Cemetery in Pflugerville, Texas
Condolences may be sent to www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com.
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May 10, 2013
James Robinson
May God bless the family. Paul always made me feel like part of the family with the boys and baseball. Will always be in my heart.
May 6, 2013
Tim Douget
I am glad that I was able to know him!!! He did have a part in making me who I am today!!! I'll remember you, ALWAYS!!
April 24, 2013
Edward Chafizadeh
Myers family--our deepest condolences on Paul's passing. He was truly a great man--a breath of fresh air in our world.
April 21, 2013
Jeffrey Ragona
Peace unto him. Always smiling and cheerful, a lover of good music and a kind gentleman. He is missed. Lux perpetua luceat ei
April 18, 2013
David Poole
Always cheerful, pleasant, playful. A warm people-person! I always enjoyed every occasion and contact I ever had with this wonderful man, whose loss I know for certain affects many appreciative people. My sincere condolences to the family.
April 18, 2013
Gerald McCombs
My prayers go out to the family!
My last conversation with Mr. Myers included his famous saying "Remember, regardless of your talent level, you can always outwork the others"!
Gerald McCombs
JHS band
April 18, 2013
Judy Shell Touchet
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 18, 2013
Bob Landry
Margaret and Family, Shocked and saddened at Paul's passing. Truly, one of my best friends. He was a real gentleman in all of our relations. I'll miss him.
Bob and Betty Landry, Jennings, LA
April 18, 2013
Mary Vance
I am so sorry for your family's loss. Paul and I worked down the hall from each other at the courthouse and he was always so humorous and upbeat!
We used to spend times during the day in the hallway catching up on family news and what was new at the courthouse.
I've thought of Paul over the time I've been in the halls and wondered what he was dong. An unforgettable man!
April 18, 2013
Diana (Hood) Pierce
Robin, Mark, Kent and Mrs. Myers. I ams so sorry to hear of Mr. Myers passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
April 17, 2013
Celia Joe Black
I am deeply saddened by the loss of someone so very important to me and so many. The influence that Mr. Myers had on my life was so powerful that I feel like a part of me goes with him to his final rest. I pray that the love of friends will bring his family comfort. I know the love of God will bring them peace. I will forever miss just knowing he is in this world, but am at the same time rejoicing that he has reached his eternal home.
April 17, 2013
Ken Craig
Possessing a keen, quick wit and ready smile, Mr. Myers was also the epitome of the welcoming, gracious, nurturing soul of a true gentleman. Although I could not hope to achieve the standards he set, even the attempt to do so would make anyone a better person. He will always be an inspiration for me and I thank God and the entire Myers family for the blessing of sharing him with us.
April 17, 2013
Pam Wilie
Robin, Mark, Kent and Mrs. Myers. I was so saddened to hear of Mr. Myers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pam (Grover) Wilie, Dennis and Kady
April 17, 2013
Terry Torn-Stabeno
Oh my!!Our very deepest sympathy. Praying for you and your family.God Bless.
Love-Lily,Rose, Terry and Cody
April 17, 2013
Vicki (Thomason) Zoch
Dear Mrs. Myers and Family My heart is heavy with the news. You, Mr. Myers and the boys were such a positive part of my life. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 17, 2013
Margaret,Robin,Mark and Kent: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Although our paths have gone differnet directions the past few years, there was always talk and fond memories of the Myers family at our home. The years we spent as band parents at LBJ with your boys and our girls were such special times. We always thought you were the perfect family and you had such sweet children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely, Nancy and Henry Thomason
April 17, 2013
Vykkii Langley
Margaret- I am deeply sadden to hear of your husband's passing. Y'all have been so sweet and welcoming to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. God bless you all.
April 17, 2013
Janet Dickerson-Deshotel
I was sad to hear about Paul's passing. From 1966 to 1970, I was in the Jennings High School band. It was so good to visit with him when we had the last Jennings Band Reunion, which gave me an opportunity to thank him for what he meant in my life. Paul not only helped me explore music, but he also taught me life values that remain with me today. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...
April 17, 2013
Keith Lechtenberg
Aunt Margaret, I can never think of the right words to say to express my condolences in times such as these. Wendy, the girls and I have been praying for you guys and will continue to do so. I so wish we were able to be there with you. I absolutely love the picture you picked out. As I am looking at it while writing this I cannot help but smile and think of all the great things about Uncle PA that made him not just one of my favorite uncles, but one of my favorite people. He will be truly missed. May God's comfort surround you.
Love,
Keith, Wendy, Maddie, Abbie, Callie
April 17, 2013
Margaret--you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know you have wonderful memories that you will always cherish.
Sincerely,
Robin Mitchell
April 17, 2013
Melvin and Eleanor Spitzenberger
Margaret we were deeply sadden to hear of Paul's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys.
April 17, 2013
Col George O Lewis, USAF (Ret)
Thank you, Paul, for your service to our country.
April 17, 2013
Ralph Mock
Paul Myers is an outstanding gentleman. His life was devoted to helping people. Paul's vast energies were devoted to helping people to learn music, learn how to learn, to examine problems from new perspectives, and to apply solutions beneficial to society.
Paul loved God, loved his beautiful family, and loved his country. His passing will be felt greatly by his family and friends as well as the society at large. God Bless you Paul and may your present status be as beneficial to the world as your past. Good-bye my best friend. Ralph Mock
April 17, 2013
Willie & Mary Williams
We sent our sincere condolences to you and yoru family.
God Bless
April 17, 2013
Erma Williams
Margaret I offer my sincere condolences and prayers to you and the family. You are my dearest friend and I am here for you.
April 17, 2013
Carolyn C Delahoussaye
May God comfort you as you grieve for this great man. Fond memories of Robin Paul and my son, Ronnie, playing together as kids.
April 17, 2013
To the myers family" I;m judy cade Ray & Blanche stones daughter.
I;m so sorry about your loss. I know my mom and dad thought a lot of your dad and mom. My mom love all the Patrick stories. Now mr.myers can fill my mom in on the Patrick stories. My mom and dad enjoed eating
crawdads meals at your home. May the lord be with you at this time.
JUDY CADE & BRIAN STONE
April 17, 2013
Patrick Deaville
I sadly received the news of Mr. Myers's passing. My love and condolences are with his family and loved ones. Mr. Myers was the key formative figure in my life. He was indeed a surrogate father, mentor, and friend. I can honestly say that whoever I am and whatever I have accomplished in life has evolved from the lessons learned in the Jennings High Band Room under his guidance. His high standards of excellence coupled with his genuine concern and care for each student elevated us all. May God's blessings be with him and his family.
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