In Memory of Paul L. Hornbeck August 21, 1926 - October 11, 2011 Obituary Paul Lavern Hornbeck, loving father and devoted husband died on October 11, 2011, after a long battle to regain his health following heart surgery in January. Paul was born on August 21, 1926 in Paris, Texas to his parents William Buster and Essie Mae Hornbeck. Paul was the only son of five children, and was preceded in death by two of those sisters: Ruby Hurley of Denison, Texas and Maxine Harlen of Paris, Texas. Paul attended Paris Junior College and was drafted into the Army where he served in the signal corps in Okinawa, Japan in World War II. After his honorable discharge as a Sergeant, Paul worked at the telephone company and (unknowingly) so did his soon to be bride. Paul was set up on a blind date where he and Bea Wardlaw of Cross Roads, Texas fell in love and were married in November of 1953. Paul attended trade school and began working as a machinist in research and development at Collins Radio in Richardson, Texas and moved to Farmers Branch in 1960 because Paul said it was a beautiful country drive to work through Addison. After 28 years of working as a machinist, Paul retired in 1984 from Alcatel (acquired Collins Radio/Rockwell International) and began working for friends and family designing, repairing, and basically fixing anything and everything that needed fixing. Paul and Bea have worshiped at Webb Chapel church of Christ since 1960 where they made many lifelong friends. Paul will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him, but we know we will see him again one day with Jesus our Savior! Paul is survived by his wife, Bea of Cross Roads; daughters Patricia Cade (John) of Canyon Lake, Texas, Pamela Gonzales (Paul) of Plano, Texas and Peggy Mosley (Chris) of Coppell, Texas; grandchildren Cassidy Cade, Cheyenne Cade, John Cade, Brandon Gonzales, Blake Gonzales, Bryce Gonzales, Peyton Mosley, and Morgan Mosley; sisters Virginia Linville of Oak Cliff, Texas and Betty Pruitt of Fort Worth, Texas; with numerous relatives and friends. Arrangements under the direction of Rhoton Funeral Home, Carrollton, TX.

Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams

MRS PAUL L HORNBECK the former Bulah Wynell Wardlaw
Paul L Hornbeck Weds Denton Girl Saturday The Little Chapel in the Woods on the campus Texas State Col lege for Women at Denton was the setting for the wedding Saturday night of Miss Bulah Wynell Ward law in Denton to Paul L Horn beck of Paris The bride is the daughter of Mrs Gertrude Wardlaw of Denton and Mr Hornbeck is the son Mr and Mrs W B Hornbeck 1236 14th SE The Rev G E Newman pastor ot Gribble Springs Baptist Church read the double ring vows at 8 oclock in the evening Wedding music was presented by Hubert and Murrah Ken drick Given in marriage by her broth er Newt B Wardlaw of Denton the bride chose a gown of crystal blue Chantilly lace and nylon net over satin Her fin veil of illusion was at to a crown ot seed pearls and she carried a bouquet of white carnations and stephanotis centered with a white orchid and tied with satin streamers Miss Betty Wardlaw sister of the bride was maid of honor She wore a gown designed like that of the bride Hurley of Paris attend ed his brother in law as bcsl man Ushers were Richard Pruitt and Miss Wanda Wardlaw sister of the bride and Miss Betty Horn beck sister of the groom lighted he altar tapers A reception was held after the ceremony in the tea room at Hubbard Hall Assisting in the house party were Miss Helen Harbert Mrs Peggy Bruce and Mrs Betty Windson After a short wedding trip the couple will live in Dallas where both are employed Mrs Hornbeck is a graduate of North Texas State College laboratory school and is employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Dallas Her husband a graduate of Paris High School attended Paris Junior College and is now employed by Murray G i n Manufacturing Company of Da1las.

 The Paris News, November 22, 1953; Page 19
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams

Hilltop Memorial Park, Carrollton, Dallas County, Texas