Paul L. Pezant
1932 – 2020
Paul L. Pezant Sr. of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on November 26, 2020. He was born on November 12, 1932 in Magnolia, Mississippi to Willie P. Pezant and Eliza Jane Rhodus Pezant. He married Jimmy D. Weathersby Pezant on January 9, 1958.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert E. Pezant and sister Jonnie D. Pezant Jackson.
Paul is survived by his wife Jimmy, his sons: Paul L. Pezant Jr. and wife Sonya, Bruce E. Pezant and wife Mary, and David W. Pezant and wife Jan, grandchildren: Lynn Jacobs Spaulding and husband Wade, Nikki Pezant Loveless, Nathan Pezant and wife Sarah, Nicole Pezant Wilson and husband Justin, Kyle Pezant, and Garrett Pezant. He is also survived by his brother H. Halbert Pezant and wife Hideko, sister Bobbie Pezant Brashear and husband George, along with several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Paul enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and retired in 1976 as an E8 Senior Master Sergeant. He then worked and retired from the Federal Civil Service at Tinker Air Force Base. He graduated in 1972 with his Bachelor's degree from William Carey College and later with his Master's degree from the University of Arkansas.
Paul enjoyed watching football and cheering for the Dallas Cowboys and Mississippi State. He sang in the church choir for many years and served on many church committees. He loved reading, music, and spending time with his family.
A private family service was held.