Paul Randall

Neely

Paul Randall Neely, of Alpine, Texas, passed on October 23, 2026. In1976, US Customs brought Paul and his family to Big Bend National Park. Paul would remain a part of West Texas for the remainder of his life.

Paul was a veteran of the Army. After leaving the Army, Paul eventually found his career with US Customs and retired after more than two decades of service. He was also a cowboy, and on his time off, he could often be found working cattle on various ranches throughout West Texas and New Mexico.

Paul was the son of Paul Henderson and Alene Bruce Neely, both of whom preceded him in death. He was the brother of Kathryn "Kitty" Neely and Kenneth Neely. Kenneth also preceded Paul in death. Paul is survived by his wife Eleanor Neely; daughters Rebecca Blankenship, Jacqueline Palladino, and Kathryn Tarrant; stepson Jon Kylar; five grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

Paul dearly loved his "fishing camp" near Lake Amistad in Del Rio, Texas. In lieu of a funeral, the family and close friends will have a private celebration of life for Paul at the place where he often got away from everyday life.