Paul Dean

Gothard

Paul Dean Gothard peacefully passed away at home on December 10th, 2021.

He was born on February 18th, 1936 in O'Brien, Texas. He was the only child of Dwight Smith Gothard and Edrie Gladys Wharton.

Paul is survived by Kay McCarley Gothard, his wife of 58 years, his two sons Courtney and Brandy Gothard, and their wives Shellie and Maribel. Paul was blessed with four grandchildren. Aspen, Autumn, Copeland and McCarley Gothard.

He graduated from McMurry College in 1959, and received his Masters in Education from Abilene Christian University. He was a teacher, coach, and administrator for 34 years at the Blackwell, Rotan, Highland, and Irion County School Districts. After retiring from education, he and Kay moved to Blackwell, Texas where Paul was the Office Manager for the Hickman-Jordan-Hal laigan Ranch for 25 years. For 12 years, Paul was a member of the School Board for Blackwell CISD. Paul and Kay were members of the First Methodist Church of Blackwell . Paul was deeply respected and loved by those in the community and will forever be mi ssed.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made in Paul Gothard's honor to the First United Methodist Church of Blackwell. P.O. Box 355, Blackwell TX 79506.