OBITUARY
Paul Cormier died on October 23, 2025.
He was born July 15, 1946, in Monahans, Texas to Pauline and Howard “Deacon” Cormier, and Paul’s early years were spent in the West Texas oilfield towns of Odessa, Kermit, Big Spring, San Angelo, Colorado City, Snyder and Andrews.
The family landed in Crane, Texas, in 1961, where Paul graduated high school in 1964. While in Crane, he helped the Golden Cranes football team make it to the quarterfinals in 1963. Track & Field is where he excelled, and Paul held the records for the 100- and 220-yard dash for several years. He was extremely proud to have competed at the 1964 State Track Meet in Austin, Texas.
He moved to San Angelo and attended Angelo State University, graduating in 1968. During his time there, several life changing events impacted his future.
In 1965, he met and later married Beverly Albro, an became a Founding Father and Treasurer of Kappa Xi Fraternity, which later became Lamdba Chi Alpha National Fraternity. He was on the ASU track team, served as Junior Class President, and was elected Mr. ASU.
As President of the Class of 1968, it was his honor to present the class at graduation to the late President of ASU, Dr. Lloyd Vincent.
Paul joined the Army on July 31, 1968, and served two years attaining the rank of Specialist 5th Class. He served in the Data Processing Groups at Fort Dix, New Jersey, and later in an Information Services Division at Fort Wolters, in Mineral Wells, Texas.
Paul left the Army early to return to ASU and further his education. He earned a Teacher Certificate and then went on to earn a master’s degree in education and administration from New Mexico Highlands University.
Paul taught high school in Rankin, Texas, for three years and married Beverly Albro in 1973. They moved to Snyder where Paul taught an additional two years at Western Texas College. After the birth of their only son, Marty Paul, the family moved to Arlington, where Paul started his career in data processing and manufacturing.
During this time, he was excited to have worked on the F-16 Fighting Falcon Project at General Dynamics in Fort Worth.
After celebrating the birth of their daughter, Mindy Carol, the family moved back to San Angelo in 1981.
Paul spent the next few years working for several firms in Data Processing while Beverly taught school. Paul’s last two jobs were Director of the Computer Center at ASU for eight years, and then Information Resources Manager for the City of San Angelo for 10 years, where he retired in 2006.
Paul’s hobbies included racquetball, tennis and water skiing. He had a great love of cars, especially those in the 60s. Paul shared this love with his brother, Darvis and nephew, Todd, making many memories through the years. Paul owned, restored, or had a hand in rebuilding almost 50 vehicles, 20 of those being Corvettes — while he could still get off the garage floor, that is.
The only thing more important than cars was his family. Summer Sundays were spent at the lake boating, skiing, and tubing, with an annual trip to Six Flags and Lake Granbury.
He and Beverly loved watching Marty play baseball, riding bulls, fight bulls and Mindy performing in dance recitals and competing in high school gymnastics. He never missed his kid’s activities and was home every night for dinner.
Paul loved his fraternity brothers and continued to communicate with them almost weekly until his death. He was very proud to have initiated the Lambda Chi Paver Project at the ASU Alumni Center where his brick paver will be laid to rest alongside his brothers who have gone ahead.
Paul is survived by Beverly Carol, his wife, just two months shy of 52 years. Also surviving him are his daughter, Mindy Carol Davis, husband, Joey, and grandkids Everett James, Lyla Carol, and Conor Ward. His late son’s family, Jaime, and grandkids Tayte Miller, and Presli Ryan. His brother, Darvis and wife, Betty, along with their son, Todd, Beverly’s sister, Patsy Taylor and her daughter, Teri also survive him.
To celebrate his arrival in heaven, Paul will be welcomed by his son, Marty, his mother, Pauline, and his father, affectionally known as PoPo, who all preceded him as well as several Fraternity brothers and many friends.
The family would like to thank the Shannon Hospital 6th floor staff, Regency Rehab, Gentiva Hospice and Visiting Angels for their care during the last month. A special thank you to Paul’s fraternity brothers and gym buddy, Ken, as well as the vast network of family friends for offering support and prayers for him and his family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude’s, preferred Hospice, San Angelo Support for Veterans (mail check to: First Financial Bank, c/o Lori Davis, P.O. Box 5291, San Angelo 76902), or a charity of your choice.
A memorial service will be held at Harper Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM and a short graveside will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. For any that wish to attend, there will also be a reception following the services at the Cormier Home.
Paul now wishes all his family and friends to “live long and prosper” and ‘he will see you on the other side”.
— From Harper Funeral Home
