Paul Ray Grinstead

Paul Grinstead 71, of Waco, passed away on December 30, 2019 at his home surrounded by
his loved ones.

Memorial Service with Navy military honors will be 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Oakwood Cemetery.

Paul was born June 1, 1948, in Smiths grove, Ky to Roy and Edith Grinstead. He graduated
from Ft. Knox High School in 1966. After graduation, he enlisted in the Navy. While in Ft. Knox
he met his wife Patricia. They wed on February 26, 1972.

Paul spent 23 years in the Navy. He spent a lot of his time on deployments with the Navy out to
sea. He served on the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy and the U.S.S. Forrestal. After retiring from the
Navy he went to work at L-3 in Waco where he retired in 2007.

He was preceded in death by both his parents, a son Steve, a grandson Robert Lee Briggs and
his wife Patricia of 41 years.

Survivors include his daughter Renee Graff(Robert) of Waxahachie, Tx, Karen Southers of
Crestview, Fl (Michael), Disa Buitron of Waco, Tx. Steven Milbourn Jr (Grandson) of Waco, Tx.
Steven was like a son to Paul. Thirteen grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Tammy from Texas Home Health for
providing excellent care during such a difficult time.
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