Paul Missall

The family of Paul Lee Missall are sad to announce his passing at the age of 79 on December 3rd. Paul was born in Buffalo, NY and came to Florida with his family in 1959. A graduate of North Miami High School, he subsequently served 2 years in the United States Navy. Shortly after discharge he suffered his first of three bouts of Hodgkins Lymphoma. He then traveled the world for five years as a Licensed Marine Engineer with the US Merchant Marine.

He left the Merchant Marine and returned to Miami, where he purchased the family print shop from his uncle, Chester Missall. In 1970 he suffered his second bout of Hodgkins Lymphoma, forcing him to sell the business. He once again beat the odds and studied engineering at Miami Dade County Community College. After graduation, he was hired by Johnson Controls, Inc where he worked as a technician, Service Manager, then applications Engineer. After 26 years, he retired in 2007 after his third bout with Hodkins Lymphoma.

He moved to Williston in 2008. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and restoring older vehicles. His most recent hobby was photography. He was a member of the Williston Art League and then the Gainesville Fine Arts Association. He has displayed his picture at the Fire House Gallery in Newberry, at Trinity Church and SIMED Building in Gainesville. He was also a member of the “Silver Sisters Trivia Team”, he was their “Silver Brother”.

February of 2025, he suffered the first of two bouts of Septic Shock. He was recovering nicely until September when the Sepsis resurfaced. Paul was predeceased by his parents Lee J. and Ramona Missall. He is survived by his wife, Constance, brother John Lee Missall and God-daughter Joanna Reddy.

A celebration of life was held at his home on December 5th with family and friends attending. It would have been his 80th birthday.

Arrangements are entrusted to Weems & Sons Funeral Home in Williston.