Norman, OK - Paul was born in Ada, OK to Faye Kennamer Thompson and Bobby (Robert K.) Thompson. He preceded his twin brother, Ronald, by only a few minutes. After losing Faye, they and their older brother (Jerry) Bob were raised by their mother Virginia Mitchell Thompson and their father.

Paul attended Ada schools, graduating from Ada High School in 1969. In 1973, he graduated with a history and political science degree from ECU.

Moving to Norman, Paul and Ronald founded and operated Osage Orange Construction for 50 years.

In Norman, Paul met and married Susan M. Bush Thompson. They share a daughter Elizabeth J. Thompson. Together they nurtured Elizabeth's competitive amateur swimming and academic prowess that led to her Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science.

Paul was preceded in death by all three parents as well as father and mother in-law Rev. Richard and Mary Bush, brother Bob, great niece Rachel Thompson, and great nephew Cody Smith.

Survivors include: wife Susan; daughter Elizabeth, her fiancée Justin Elways and his daughter Stella Mae; brother Ronald, his wife Rahmona; sister in-law Nancy, her children (John) Mark and his wife Debbie, Melissa Smith, and Matthew; sister in-law Ellen Frenkel, her children Mishe and Will; brother in-law Richard Bush, his wife Marty and their children Sharman and Andrew; brother in-law Paul Bush, his wife Patty and their children Sarah and Tucker; eight great nieces and nephews; and one great-great nephew. The family suggests donations to Second Chance Animal Rescue of Norman at https://secondchancenorman.networkforgood.com, or to Habitat for Humanity at https://roserockhabitat.org/donate/.