Guy Mehner

Paul

Guy Paul, 78, of West Columbia, Texas, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, following a hard-fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was surrounded by love, holding the hands of his wife, daughter, and son-in-law as he passed.

Born on November 28, 1947, in West Columbia, Texas, Guy was the son of H.M. and Dot Paul. He grew up in the same town, where he attended school and church, and graduated from Columbia High School in 1966. Following graduation, Guy joined the United States Air Force, where he honorably served for four years. During his final year of service, he served as a supply specialist in the Vietnam War. By the grace of God, he returned home to his family and friends. Guy later earned a degree in instrumentation from Brazosport College.

Guy spent his working years at Dow Chemical, but outside of his family and friends, he had two true loves: fishing in Matagorda, Texas, and flying his airplane. Every Friday, Guy and his family would head to their home in Matagorda, where he enjoyed spending weekends boating in the bays or the Gulf of Mexico, fishing, visiting with neighbors, or simply enjoying a scotch and soda on the pier. His daughter, Jenny, was his lifelong fishing partner. Together, they spent thousands of hours on the water fishing, tubing, kneeboarding, and simply enjoying the salty air.

Later in life, Guy became a licensed pilot and built his own airplane. He looked forward to taking his wife and best friend, Jean, on adventures to other cities, even if just for the day. Over the years, he developed some of his most treasured friendships with fellow pilots in the area.

Above all, Guy cherished his church, his family, and his friends. He found great joy in taking on projects for his church and lending a helping hand to anyone who needed a ride, something built, or something fixed. Those who knew him will always remember his larger-than-life personality and his unmistakable laugh that could be heard from miles away. Guy was kind, compassionate, and never met a stranger.

Guy leaves behind his loving wife of fifty-one years, Jean; his daughter, Jenny Kier; his son-in-law, Jeremy Kier, whom Guy affectionately referred to as his “favorite son”; and his grandson, Hunter Kier. He is also survived by his cousins, Win Avera (Connie) and Betty Schaefer (Buddy); his sister-in-law, Cynthia Reyna; his brother-in-law, Anthony Matula (Sheila); his nieces, Rebecca Boaz, Amy Urbanek, and LeAnne Matula; and his nephew, Jarad Matula.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Columbia Methodist Church in West Columbia, Texas. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Burial at Old Columbia Cemetery and a reception at the church will follow. Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance and celebration of a life well lived.

In place of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Columbia Methodist Church, Central Emergency Medical Services (CEMS), or the Christian Senior Citizens Center in West Columbia.

Though Guy will be deeply missed, his love, laughter, and larger-than-life spirit will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.