He is survived by:
His wife of 73 years:
Dona Lee Cast of the home
Two daughters:
Paula Kay Hackler and husband Gene of Poteau, Oklahoma
Pamela Jean Jacobs of Bixby, Oklahoma
One son:
Gregory Dale Cast and wife Darlynn of Eufaula, Oklahoma
Five grandchildren:
Shawnna Norris, Todd Hackler, Eric Hackler, Neal Cast, and Desiree (Cast) Lawson
13 great-grandchildren:
Braden Hopkins, Beau Hopkins, Brynlee Hopkins, Kannon Norris, Emma Hackler, Solei Hackler, Brek Hackler, Dylan Hackler, Loran Cast, Clayton Cast, Evelyn Cast, Maxwell Lawson, and Lilah Lawson
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loved ones, and a host of friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Pearl Cast; and three sisters Faye Billings, Margie Sheppard, and Evelyn Hewlett.
Paul was a lifelong resident of the area and dedicated rancher. He was a cherished member and song leader of Covenant Church in Poteau, Oklahoma. Paul proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and held a deep sense of duty and honor throughout his life.
As a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, he created lasting memories with his family and friends. Paul had a passion for raising cattle and enjoyed visiting the sale barn, where he embraced the community he loved. Paul was known for his strong Christian faith and song leading style. His warm spirit and kindness touched many lives, and he will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral service honoring Paul’s life will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 5, 2025 at the Covenant Church in Poteau, Oklahoma with Brother Keith Williams and Brother Ron Billings officiating. Interment will follow in Heavener Memorial Park with military honor rights from the Poteau DAV Chapter #63 under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Todd Hackler, Eric Hackler, Neal Cast, Mitchell Stacy, Nick Norris, and Roger Sheppard.
Honorary Pallbearer will be: Larry Stacy
Viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday with family visiting with friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Dowden-Robert Funeral & Cremation Center, 28918 205th Ave, Poteau, Oklahoma.
To sign Paul’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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