Paul E. Link

Paul Eugene Link passed away on March 19th at the age of 93. He was born in Flagstaff, Arizona, on February 17th, 1932. His parents were William Harvey and Grace Mary Link. He had three brothers, Hugh, Wayne, and Robert, and two sisters, Evelyn and Geneva. His parents, brothers Hugh, Wayne, Robert, and his sister Geneva, preceded him in death. Paul was just seven when his father passed away. He took on the role of helping the janitor after school to supplement the family income. He had a happy childhood and enjoyed his brothers and sisters. His enlistment in the Air Force proved to be providential because he met the love of his life, Arta Lanelle Strickler, at a church in Oklahoma City. Their love story began with a Sunday dinner at her parent's house. They married and welcomed their first son, Jerry Paul, into the family before they moved to Arizona, where Paul enrolled at Northern Arizona University and earned a degree in chemistry. A daughter, Mary Elizabeth, and a son, Ronald Dean, completed his family. He worked in the mining industry as a metallurgist for over 60 years, making significant contributions to the field. His dedication and expertise were recognized by his peers, and he was respected in the industry before he retired. He had his pilot's license and made many work related trips in his plane. He and Arta moved to Texas in 2016. One of the most endearing aspects of Paul's character was his sense of humor. He was always ready with a kind word, a good laugh, and a joke that could brighten anyone's day. His witty retorts during family gatherings and his ability to find humor in everyday situations were legendary. His sense of humor was a gift to those around him, even if you were the butt of his joke. He was a gifted photographer, capturing scenic beauty in his home state. His faith in Jesus Christ was not just a part of his life but the cornerstone of it. He served as an elder at his church in Arizona. He was a gifted Bible teacher and taught an adult Sunday school class for many years. He also led a Bible study for Charismatic Catholics in Morenci, Arizona. Sharing his spiritual strength and guidance with others was a blessing to many. Paul's influence extended far beyond his immediate family. His kindness, humor, and unwavering faith touched the lives of many. He is survived by his wife, Arta, and two of his children. Paul's oldest son, Jerry, passed away one day after his father. Jerry's children are Gene (and April) Link, Jeffrey (and Jeanie) Link. Daughter Mary Brock and her husband, Mark; their children, Mindy Brock; Micah Brock and his wife Chrissy; Marcus Brock and his wife, Corrie; Mesha Compean and her husband, Randy. Ronald Link and his children, daughter Raina and husband Jay Ofori, daughter Tatiana Link, son Josiah Link and his wife Cyann. He was incredibly proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who will miss him very much. He had many nieces and nephews that he thought highly of. A memorial service for Paul Link will be held on Saturday, April 12th at 10:30 am at Twin Oaks Ranch, 20131 Farm Road 16 West, Lindale, Texas.

Paul E. Link

February 17, 1932 - March 19, 2025