Norbert "Bo Dilly" Paul Sr. Obituary (1936 - 2023)

Celebrating the life of Norbert Paul Sr. Norbert was born on August 11, 1936, to the union of the late Cornelius & Erella Smith Paul of St. James, La. On Thursday, January 12, 2023, surrounded by his family, Norbert departed this life and was called home by God to meet his Heavenly Father. Norbert accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Lord & Savior at an early age in 1946 at St. Luke Baptist Church, Moonshine. La. He often spoke about how he remembered being baptized in the Mississippi River. Norbert was united in Holy Matrimony to the love of his life, Gloria Simoneaux Paul, in 1970. They were blessed with four wonderful children. Atwood Simoneaux, the late Reva Paul, Norbert Paul Jr. & Katrice Paul Wlliams. Norbert was educated at St. James Parish School System. He was employed by Avondale Shipyard for many Years. After retiring, he still wanted to get out and work so he decided to get a job close to home. He was employed by the St. James Parish School System for several years where he made so many new friends. He thought after retiring from the School board he could relax his body wouldn't let him. So he sought employment again and was employed by Winn Dixie in Gramercy, where he got a chance to see so many family members & friends making their groceries. He loved working at Winn Dixie being outside getting good exercise pushing buggies around holding conversations with people coming and going out of the store. He eventually retire to spend more time with his family. Norbert was definitely a family man. Everyone knew that he loved his family dearly. Norbert enjoyed watching sports, listening to music, and having his close family members come and visit. Although he didn't make it to every family function he made sure he called and checked in on everyone. Norbert made sure he called his kids and grandkids every night to tell them he loved them and was thinking about them. He also enjoyed his daily walks up and down the street or sitting in his car watching cars pass. He also loved chauffeuring his wife around town. What he enjoyed the most was holding conversations no matter what the topic was. You could give him a topic and he would talk about it for hours and hours and say the same thing over and over and over again. Once you started a conversation with him you couldn't stop him. By the end of the conversation you would leave with a good laugh. Norbert was preceded in death by his parents; Cornelius and Erella Paul; his daughter Reva Paul and his brother Walter Paul. and a host of sisters and brothers in law. Norbert leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife of 53 years, Gloria Simoneaux Paul ; Children, Atwood Simoneaux, Norbert Paul Jr. (D'Andranee), Katrice Paul Wlliams(Clarence); Grandchildren, Levaunsha Jessica Paul, Donashia Riveria Scott, Alegra Shondell Daigle, Nadia Danielle Paul, Drew Norbert Paul ,Tahj Jay Paul, Naydan De'Jon Paul, Naja Nicole Paul, Da'jonia Monique Paul, Cjaron Squire Williams, Saige Aniya Wlliams, Great Grandchildren, Aidan Jaiyar Brown & Ahmari King Collins. Godchildren, Phillip Britt Jr., Arielle Davis and Sabrina Joseph. Sisters-n-law, Sarah Domino (Macklin), Melba Louise Buckley (Ben), Norma Rapp, Ruth Butler, Betty Paul. A host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A celebration of life honoring Norbert Paul will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Highway Baptist Church,1185 Magnolia Heights Street, Vacherie, LA 70090. Visitation will begin at 9 am. Service will begin at 11 am. Interment to follow at St.Luke Baptist Church Cemetery in Saint James, La 70086. Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE"