Paul made a career in news printing, first at the Durant Daily Democrat where he began at the age of 13, and then in 1948 began his career at the Bonham Daily Favorite until 1952 when he entered the US Army serving in Worms, Germany and returning to the US and the Bonham Daily Favorite in 1954.  After retiring from the paper business, Paul went to work at the Sam Rayburn Veterans Center in Bonham where he served other veterans for 11 years.

Paul was a member of Seventh & Main Baptist Church in Bonham.  He served in his church in many capacities including as a Deacon and was a member of the Brotherhood Sunday School Class.  He also served his community and was on the Board of Directors for the Fannin County Historical Museum.  One of his favorite pastimes was woodworking in his wood shop.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents, wife Patsy, and son David, sisters Anna Lou Marian and Mamie Ruth Davis.  He is survived by his brother David Franklin Woolsey; daughter-in-law Tracy Singletary; grandchildren Jefferson Paul Woolsey and his wife Desiree, and Jessica Lynn Woolsey; great-grandchildren Edan Paul Woolsey and Hayden Elizabeth Woolsey, Kaden Melson and Aaryn David Melson; sister-in-law Katie Bethel and her husband Jimmy, their son Blake Bethel and his wife Erin, daughter Natalie Long and her husband Justin and their children Jay and Nikki.

Visitation is Monday, October 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Wise Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 12:15 p.m. at Arledge Ridge Cemetery, Bonham, TX.