Paul Leon Shaver, 72, of Nixa, MO, passed away October 5, 2017.  Paul was born on January 2, 1945 and proudly served his country in the United States Army for 6 years from 1963-1969.  On February 10, 1966, he married the love of his life, Cathy Sue Epperson.

Paul served as a District Engineer with Southwestern Bell Telephone for 30 years and began full retirement in 2005.  Additionally, he owned many businesses to include Shaver Logging and Sawmill, Shaver Pallet Mill and Netcom Design.  He was an active member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and The Missouri Logger's Association.

Paul loved spending time with his beloved family, as well as fishing and woodworking.  He was a loving son, father, grandfather, husband, brother and friend.  He will be missed by many.

Paul was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Shaver and brother, Richard Shaver.

Paul is survived by his wife, Cathy Shaver; daughter, Paula Goodin (David); sons, Jeff Shaver (Lori) and Philip Shaver (Holly); grandchildren, Matthew Goodin (Heather), Devin Goodin, Cole Shaver and Carson Shaver, Caitlin Shaver and Logan Shaver; his mother, Pansy Shaver; sister, Loretta Daibenmire (Gary); brothers, Jay Shaver and Larry Shaver (Linda); Jim and Sheri Carter and Randy and Debbie Aldridge, in-laws; as well as numerous nephews and nieces.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 26, 2017 in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.  Burial will full military honors will follow in Maple Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association.