of Conway, AR
August 5, 1943 - February 9, 2012
John Robert Paulette, Jr., 68 of Conway, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Born in Waco, Texas, he was a son to the late John Robert and Florence Iona Gadash Paulette, Sr. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, who enjoyed being with his family. He and his wife Katherine were avid motorcyclist and loved to travel the countryside. He enjoyed showing horses and was a very active member of Gold Creek Baptist Church. John attended U.AL.R. and was a medical technician for the Veterans Administration for 34 years, he was the owner operator of Classic Elegance Limousine Service and most recently, worked as a Public Safety Officer for Hendrix College, in Conway. John was a veteran of the Viet Nam War. John and Katherine both volunteered with the Mounted Patrols for Pulaski and Lonoke Counties, for 10 years, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
A daughter, Ruth Evangeline Bass also preceded him in death.
John is survived by his wife of twenty years, Katherine Grant Paulette; a son Russell Grant Harris and wife Alison of Frisco, TX; daughters: Angela Christine Niederer and husband LtCol Justin Niederer of New Jersey, and Lauren Michelle Gilmore of Houston, Texas; a sister, Joan Marie Knight and husband Vandon; grandchildren: Jason, Christopher and Katherine Bass, Nicolas Grant Harris and Patrick, Sarah and Olivia Thomas, a host of world wide friends and his church family.
Services will be held at 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, February 14, at Gold Creek Baptist Church. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park with LtCol Justin Niederer, Bill Frye, Larry Rogers, Rick Sublett, David Bugh and Dr. Ken Zimmerman serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, February 13, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.
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37 Condolence(s)
Katherine Paulette
Friday, June 8, 2012
"How do I love thee, let me count the ways...to the breadth and depth my heart can reach"..doesn't even begin to touch how much I love you, nor how much I miss you. Today is 4 months since we parted. I wish I had had a chance to tell you goodbye and that I loved you, although I know you know. I'm doing as well as I can but I don't have you here to guide me, ao I'm doing a lot of fumbling! Good night, Sweet Prince, I'll see you when I get there.
Kathy Yamalis
Friday, March 9, 2012
Dear Kathy,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Harris
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Kathy - my most sincere sympathy for your loss. I will cherish the good times we have spent with John and your over the last 20 years.
Barbara Harris
Larry Hill
Sunday, February 19, 2012
I was surprised and saddened to hear of John's passing because we are never ready to hear of goodhearted people leaving us. He was truly a giving person who believed in helping his fellow man.
Todd Hennessey
Sunday, February 19, 2012
John Paulette was a very nice person who will be missed by everyone who had the privilege of spending time with him. He was a true gentleman in a world where most of those qualities in a man have been long forgotten.
Mary Carol Ooten
Saturday, February 18, 2012
I had the privilege of working off and on with John at both the NLR and LR VA Hospitals. He was such fun. I was always amazed at his knowledge of trivia. We would try to stump each other; however, I think John stumped me most of the times. He was such a God-send in helping move my daughter from home to OBU. I will always remember his humor and generosity. I'm so glad to read of his having a wonderful church family, I' m sure John's faith was a great blessing to his family and will continue to be so. May God Bless you, and, surround you with His peace and comfort.
Kevin Young
Thursday, February 16, 2012
I am very sorry to hear about John. He was the kind of guy you liked the minute you met him. I aways enjoyed his sense of humor and quick whit. I know he will be dealy missed.
God Bless,
Kevin Young
Dana J Brown
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
I was so saddened t learn of John's passing. I worked with him at Hendrix. He was a friend to all and a talker. He would often bring big bags of candy to our office to donate for the students. He was such a kind man and after reading over the notes left here , it's apparent how many lives he has touched. May God give you comfort in knowing that you will be together again someday. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time.
Mary Wilkerson
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Sorry for your loss, My prayers are with you and family.
hendrix dining service
Monday, February 13, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Paulette never failed to be there for us.If it was raining or cold he would always be at the back door at night to give us a ride or be in the parking lots in the morning driving around in case we needed a ride.
He never had a bad word for anyone only a big heart and kind word for everyone. May God Bless you
We all will miss him.
Hendrix Dining Room Staff
Bill & Beverly Frye
Monday, February 13, 2012
John was a wonderful man, father, husband, brother. He will be greatly missed by all! Please know that we are here for you Kathy if you need us. Love and God Bless!
Jay Bernard
Monday, February 13, 2012
Katherine,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. John will be missed.
Jay and Staff
Carol Bishop
Monday, February 13, 2012
Kathey and Family -
So very sorry to hear of John's passing. I worked with him for many, many years at the VA and a more kind and considerate gentleman you could never find. John's intelligence was awe inspiring but yet he had such a wicked sense of humor. He had a smile for everyone and was a good friend to me. Some of my best memories of John were in his limo days. The world was a much kinder place with him here. May God bless and keep you in his loving arms.
Kelino Lee
Monday, February 13, 2012
It is very sad to hear of John's passing. He was one of the first persons I met when I was a student at the VA over 30 years ago. John was a genuine person with a sharp mind and loved to laugh and joke with all his co-workers. His personality, his funny stories, and his compassion for his fellow man will be missed by us all. I pray that his family is comforted by his faith and by the fact that we share in their loss.
Jackie Helton
Monday, February 13, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. John was loved by so many. He will live on in our hearts.. Love and peace to you.
Iris & Marty Strickler
Monday, February 13, 2012
Our prayers and love are being sent your way. We really enjoyed the times we visited with both of you. He will be very missed, but we know he's in a better place.
Linda Herring
Monday, February 13, 2012
This breaks my heart. My love and prayers to Kathy and your very special family. Just remember, John is tapping his watch and waiting for you. You guys were joined at the soul.
Love
Linda Herring
Carol Wharton
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Kathey, I am very sorry to hear about John. I can truly sympathize with you since I lost Dwidell last month. You had some good years together that you have to cherish. May he rest in peace.
Melody Barron McBride
Sunday, February 12, 2012
I am very saddened to hear of John's passing. He was a very kind and gentle man who was a friend to all. I pray for his family. May they find peace in knowing that he rests in the arms of the Lord.
David Warlick
Sunday, February 12, 2012
So sorry to hear of John's passing. I will always remember his comic anecdotes while working together at the VA. It was always great to see him after he retired and would stop in to visit and have a good laugh with his VA friends. R.I.P till we meet again.
Liz & Larry Rogers
Sunday, February 12, 2012
What wonderful memories we have of John....probably the most selfless person we have ever known.
Melanie Davidson
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Kathy, you had 21 wonderful years with a good Christian man. I know right now that doesn't seem like much but farther along you will be reunited with your John and you will be together for eternity. You and your family are in my prayers.
D D Smith
Sunday, February 12, 2012
So sorry for your loss. I was just talking to both of you @ Walgreens a few weeks ago. Such a kind man, always gave us a ride to our cars when it was raining. He will be missed! D D Smith/ former Burrow employee @ Hendrix
Christy Coker
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Working with John at Hendrix for the past few years was such a pleasure. He loved to tell stories of his family and his life. What became readily apparent was that his family was his life.
To all of you who love him, remember that he still loves you. As long as you have those happy memories and each other, he lives through you.
May each of you grow stronger in love and spirit through this transition in Life. John was a truly amazing man.
David Holden
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Dear Kathy,
I"d like to express my sincere sympathy over the loss of John. My heart goes out to you and your family. I know John was loved by so many. John always welcomed me as a young man on many hunting trips, and taught me to shoot my first rifle. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I"m very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
David Holden
Jerry & Terri Harris
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Although we did not know John extremely well, anyone could tell that he was a very genteel person - one whom you would be proud to associate with and call a friend. Our prayers go with John and his family.
MITZI OSBORNE
Sunday, February 12, 2012
BIG JOHN WAS ONE OF A KIND. A GOOD PERSON, AND EVERYONE LOVED HIM.. HE WILL BE MISSED FOR THE MANY HE SERVED, LOVED AND WENT FAR ABOVE AND BEYOND TO HELP..
MAY THE GOOD LORD HOLD YOU ALL IN HIS ARMS TILL YOU ARE ABLE TO STAND ALONE.
GOD BLESS. YOU ALL.
A FRIEND FROM LONG ,
MITZI OSBORNE
Pamela Sell
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Kathy,
My heart & prayers are with you during this difficult time. John's wisdom & wit never failed to brighten my day each time I spoke with him. He was a man of great kindness & generosity. His dedication and love for you was unmatched.
MADD Arkansas is thankful for all the energy John gave in volunteering and helping to make a difference. I am grateful to have known John and I will miss him.
Love,
Pam
Cathey Morris
Saturday, February 11, 2012
I am sad that John is passed on from us. I have to think of him living now in Heaven's glory. Kathy, as you said we know Danny was at the Pearly Gates to take John for a spin on his Harley. (A real man's bike with FAT tires, lol.)
I'm sure also all must be happy that such a great cook has arrived! John was almost always fun to be with, work or play. His kindness was to be emulated.
Sandra K. Knight
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Kathy and family,It has been a long time since I have seen John, but I remember living next door to him for
quite a few years. Also, I sang for a special occ asion for him. I am proud to have known him and his family.I pray for you all and hope you will be strong.
Sandra Knight
Debbie Anderson
Saturday, February 11, 2012
God must love you so much Kathy, as Satan roams about in your world. Vengence is mine, says the Lord, and He is our just God who will heal all wounds and mend broken hearts. I hold on to, "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." Although we know this fact our hearts still ache. My prayers go up for you and your family. You know that I know. My love to you.
Carl Tidmore
Saturday, February 11, 2012
I was shocked when I heard of John's passing. When I started working at the VA, John was one of the first persons who took me under his wings and showed me the ropes. John introduced me to the world of photography in which he was very knowledgeable and creative. We spent many an hour hunting, fishing and just hanging out. He was a very generous man who would give you his undivided attention when you had a problem. I will miss him. Rest in peace my friend and someday we will meet again and have a laugh. God bless you and your family.
Debby
Saturday, February 11, 2012
I can't believe such a kind and compassionate friend is gone. It's hard to express how much John has meant to me. From meeting him on my first day at the VA to having him as a dear friend through some of the best and worst times in my life. He was always there for me and anyone else that was in need. My greatest joy was seeing him find his soul mate in Kathey...his face would light up at the mention of her name as did her's. Our world is much smaller but heaven is welcoming its newest and brightest angel.
Andy and Talen Flores
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Dear Kathy and family, so sorry for John's passing. He was a great person who took care of others before himself. He will be deeply missed. "Rest in Peace, John."
From your friends in Clovis, CA
Andy and Talen Flores
William "Chuck" Brown
Friday, February 10, 2012
Your family and friends miss you already. Your parting was sad but we thank God that one hour you were vibrant and the next In His Presence. You got to see Ruthie before the rest of us! Take care John. You were a good man, a straight shooter, and a great provider.
Ron & Phyllis Williams
Friday, February 10, 2012
So sorry about John passing away ,he was a very good person and coworker,.I worked with him at the college
Good bye old friend
Ron
Sharron Russell
Friday, February 10, 2012
Kathy and family,
I am so sorry about John's passing. Hendrix will never be the same without his smiling face and cookies to brighten our days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharron and Brian Russell