Gary Paul 57 years of age died Sunday November 27, 2011. Gary was born 1954 in Washington DC to Francis and Helen Paul. He was a graduate of High Point High School in Beltsville MD. He was a loving husband of 28 years. Over the years he has been a foster parent to 12 children leading to the adoption of his 2 children Vanessa and Ben. He was a volunteer at Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation in Leesburg Virginia and Lift Me Up Therapeutic Riding in Great Falls Virginia.
Gary touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity, and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end. Gary had a great love of music, B.B. King among his favorites. He played guitar and was an avid car enthusiast.
He is survived by his wife Linda, daughter Vanessa and son Ben. He is predeceased by his father Francis and his mother Helen.
Friends and family are invited to gather on November 30th from 4-6 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg located at 201 Edwards Ferry Rd. NE, Leesburg VA 20176.
Burial services will be held at St. Paul's Methodist Church Cemetery, 11:00 a.m. on Thursday December 1, 2011. The church is located at 11000 Hg Trueman Rd. Lusby, MD. 20657
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be sent to Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation to 41793 Tutt Lane Leesburg, VA 20176, LTRF.org