Paul Livingston Provow was born June 28, 1934 at Teresita, Missouri the son of Stanley Livingston and Helen Louise (Gould) Provow and passed away on December 20, 2020 at Fredericktown at the age of 86 years.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lola Ruth (Ainley) Provow who he married on March 24, 1984 at Greenville, Missouri. Three (3) sisters Mary Lou Foster, Betty Lee Doine and infant sister Marjorie Provow, and step-daughter Lisa Hunt.

Paul is survived by One (1) son Les (Eileen) Provow, Two (2) daughters Julia (Mark) Schmale & Becky Young, step-daughter LaDonna Lanning. One (1) sister Ruth L. Spargo. Thirteen (13) grandchildren and Eighteen (18) great grandchildren.

Paul was a member of Pinecrest Nazarene Church, a U.S. Army Veteran. He enjoyed gardening, square dancing and visiting with people and never met a stranger