Jerry Alfred Paulson died on June 18, 2021 in Abilene. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lori Dillard Machen Paulson; and sons Justin Paulson (Sarah) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Tyler Paulson of Abilene. He had four grandchildren: Nola, Jude, Parker and James.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Herbert Paulson, and his mother, Margaret Lucille Wolf Paulson, as well as grandparents Jerry and Ola Wolf of Lampasas, and great-aunt Nell Wolf and Al Paulson of San Francisco.
Jerry was a 1976 graduate of Lampasas High School and a Texas A&M graduate of 1980.
Jerry was a right of way agent for WTU/AEP for 30 years. He enjoyed coaching his son’s sports activities and helped start Wylie Little League.
He loved playing golf, watching sports, hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends. He was kind and loving with a sense of humor.
His favorite number was 4, because back in high school he and Lori would talk on the phone in the kitchen at his grandparents’ house where everyone could hear, so when they wanted to say “I love you” they would just say “4” which to them meant “I love you forever!” Cards or notes they gave to one another always had a “4” on them, and sometimes they might even leave a note with just a 4 on it.
Visitation was held June 22 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home in Abilene.
A graveside service was conducted at Nix Cemetery in Lampasas County on June 24, with Bob Benham officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
