Long time Pecos, Texas, resident Paul A. Gerbert, 81, left this world Sept. 2, 2021, at his home in Pecos. Paul was born Sept. 29, 1939, in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Ed and Josephine Gerbert.

Paul grew up in Alpine, Texas, and was a graduate of Sul Ross State University. Paul moved to Pecos in 1968. He was an accountant, and retired from Pecos Valley Southern Railroad.

Paul was preceded in death by his wife Patsy in 2008, and his parents Ed and Josephine Gerbert. Paul is survived by his son John of Port Angeles, Wash.; siblings John Gerbert of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Bob Gerbert and wife Gradene of Pecos; sisters Betty Pattillo of Odessa, Texas, and Ann Feist of Austin, Texas; sisters-in-law Helen Gavit and Debra Flow; brother-in-law Raymond Gavit of Round Rock, Texas; a number of nieces, nephews, and friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. He was a good man, a loving brother, and a great father.