Gentris Elton Paul's Obituary
Gentris Alton, Anthony Paul was born January 19th 1952. Gentris was the fourth child of James and Mary Paul. Gentris was baptized at age 6 and made his first communion at St. Barnabas Church in Alameda, California.He was always a curious and very rambunctious child. At a very young age Gentris showed exceptional skill at taking things apart and putting them back together. His inventiveness and aptitude in making things work always delighted his family. As a teen Gentris graduated from Havenscourt Jr High School and attended Castlemont High School. As an adult Gentris attended the Skill Center in Berkeley,California. He learned the trade of welding and was able to secure a job at Utility Body co. and later he worked at Shell Oil Company and National Can Company. Eventually Gentris was employed at Highland Hospital in the EVS Department.Gentris Alton Antony Paul departed this earth on September 8th 2010. He leaves his only child Kenya S. Paul her 3 children and one great grandchild 5 months of age. He also leaves his sisters Paulette Ann Paul and Rose M. Goods. He leaves his brothers James E. Paul Jr. and Larry R. Paul. Gentris is also remembered by his cousins and host of nieces and nephews.My brother my friendMy brother, my friend, my closest of kin. Left are the few, and now he took you.But relieved I am that today you're in God's plan. The tears I shed may fall till I'm still.But surely I gave you flowers while you lived. My fate is uncertain, my path but all clear.Be sure not to leave me, but wait for me there. The many of you, who stand in this crowd,Some who knew him well, others knew him around. He was just our brother, not like any other.If didn't Know him, now it's a bit too late. I still have all his secrets.He's gone with most of mine. My father in Heaven, how I do give thee praise.But we do thank you for all which you gave.
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