February 18, 1933 January 26, 2016

Paul Irvin Reis Sr., age 82, of Lake Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Lake Jackson on Monday, February 1, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. with Dr. Alan Trafford officiating.

Paul was born on February 18, 1933, to Ray O. and Edna Markham Reis in Jasper County, Missouri, where he graduated from Carl Junction High School in Carl Junction, Missouri. He farmed for several years before attending the University of Arkansas where he earned his BS in Chemical Engineering. Paul was hired by Dow Chemical and moved to the Brazosport area in 1957, and worked for Dow Research from 1957 until 1962, V1V2 from 1962 until 1967, Chlorinated Hydrocarbons Tech Center from 1967 to 1970, as well as other plants before settling in at the Vinyl Project in 1988, as Project Manager. He retired in 1993, with 35 years of service. Paul was a Deacon and children's Sunday school teacher at First Presbyterian Church and the Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop #325. His hobbies included woodworking, fishing, and golf.

Paul is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lynn; children, Anne Koym and husband, Brent, of Kingwood, Paul Reis Jr. and wife, Pam , of Van Vleck, and John Reis, of Plano; grandchildren, Deryk Koym, Kevin Koym, and Keira Reis; step-grandchildren, Dixi and Dan Howery, and Jake and Krisdee Arrington; step-great-grandchildren, Piper Hansen, Parker Howery, and Ethan, Hunter, and Tanner Arrington; nephew, Larry Reis and wife, Jeanie; nieces, Becky Potter and Patty Gammon and husband, Dennis.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Ray E. Reis.

Special thanks to Maxine Alleyne, Natalie Charles, and Janet Pearson for their loving support and care.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Building Fund or to the charity of your choice.

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