Albert E. Paul, Springfield, Mo., the son of Ara Greene Paul and Minnie Inalee Karlish Paul, was born January 22, 1931, in Malden, Mo. He departed from this life at 6:05 a.m. Wednesday in Cox South. Albert was a retired district manager for an irrigation company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Belle his parents a son, Phillip S. Paul a sister, Naomi Goldsmith. Albert is survived by: a son, Mark Paul a daughter, Dorris Brodin a sister, Colleen Romero two brothers, Chris W. Paul and Oshal V. Paul three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Visitation will be 6 t o7 p.m. Friday in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn Street. Funeral services will b e2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel, with Kirk Hammer officiating. Burial will be Monday at 10 a.m. in Hazelwood Cemetery. The guest book may be viewed at www.walnutlawnfuneralhome.com