William David “Bill” Paul, 80, of Hays, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016. Bill was born July 18, 1935 in Goodland to William and Inez (Giffen) Paul of Weskan, Kansas.

Bill joined the US Army and achieved the rank of First Lieutenant. After serving, he worked for the Kansas Department of SRS for 30 years. Bill was also a proud member of the Masons and Lions Clubs.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Paul; daughter, Dr. Lisa Paul; son, Michael (Melinda) Paul; and grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kalene, and Kendale Paul.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Velma Deyoe.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 24, at First United Methodist Church of Hays. Visitation will be one hour prior, from 10-11 a.m., at the church.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Hays, Lions Club of Hays, or the Alzheimer’s Association.