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Paul Duane Pillsbury, 65, of San Angelo went home to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in San Angelo. Paul was born August 2, 1951 in Key West Florida to Rowland and Shirley Pillsbury. He graduated from R.B. Stall High School in Charleston, S.C., then enlisted in the United States Navy when he was 17 in 1968. Paul served his country proudly and honorably for 20 years having achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer before his retirement in 1988. He married the love of his life Virginia Owens on October 26, 1985 and they shared 31 beautiful years together. After his retirement from the United States Navy, Paul went to work for Angelo State University in 1995. He became the Associate Director of Mechanical Services for ASU and retired from there after 20 years of loyal service. Paul was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren, being at home and adored living in San Angelo. He was a true family man at heart. Paul also had many interests and hobbies. He loved electronics and building things, as he was never idle. He also had a great love of the sea, being outdoors, cooking out and camping. He loved taking trips to special places and traveling in general. Paul’s love and devotion to his family will live on in our hearts forever! He was preceded in death by his parents, his son James Garrett, and grandson Donnie Garrett. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Pillsbury, of San Angelo; his children, Diane Jones and her husband Ross, of Irving, Gloria Barnett, of McKinney, Lori Garrett, of Canton, Wanda Griggs and her husband Mike, of Charlotte, N.C., and Joy Norman and her husband David, of McKinney; 12 Grandchildren and Numerous Great Grandchildren. He is also survived by his loving Aunt Harriett Burg Brook. The Memorial Service will be 11:30 A.M., Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Jill Fulghum officiating. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice or the “Water for All” program at Southland Baptist Church.