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Paul A. Partain Paul A. Partain, 58, died Friday, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean E. Partain and father H.A. Partain. Paul is survived by his mother Jessie Labit of Lexington, sister Joyce Forest and husband Bill of Austin, sister Ednoa Rylander of Lexington, brother Jim Labit and wife Tamara of Honolulu, close friends Janet Reinhart of Austin and Lee Giddings of Hutto, and other relatives and friends. While he earned his living in sales, Paul s heart was in acting and music. A veteran of the Navy in Vietnam, he studied drama at U.T. Austin, participated in community theater, and appeared in several movies. Paul enjoyed meeting many fans of his most notable role as Franklin in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. A memorial service will be held at Riverbend Church on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be directed to American Cancer Society.
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Sally hardesty
July 28, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Carl J Gerber
March 17, 2022
Paul, you've been gone for quite some time now but you are certainly not forgotten. Your work lives on in the hearts and minds of new and older generations alike. And while the character you are most famously known for continues to annoy many horror fans to this day, he has forever endeared you to us for how brilliantly you portrayed him. You are forever missed and always remembered. Rest peacefully, Paul.
TCM Fan
February 6, 2005
RIP, Paul. You will be missed.
Sloan Corbett
February 5, 2005
Paul was a really caring, wonderfull person. I always enjoyed his funny e-mails and was very saddened when Gunnar told me of his passing. He told me that he would teach me how to do the 2 step and never got a chance to. He will be greatly missed by me and all of his friends world wide.
R.I.P Paul!
Sloan
Janet Reinhart
February 4, 2005
Paul will be missed by family, friends and fans. He was a great guy who knew how to live one day at a time, even during his serious illness.
Ned Johnstone
February 3, 2005
I was very sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I sent him an e-mail once after reading an interview, and told him how much I had enjoyed him in "TCM" and he sent a very gracious reply. I wish I had gotten to meet him sometime. My sympathy to his family.
Janet
February 3, 2005
Paul was an inspiration to all who knew him. He will be missed by his family, friends and fans. He did his part to make the world a better place!
Tanja Bundschuh
February 2, 2005
Hello, I´m a big fan of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Paul and his role as Franklin will always be in my memories.
Goodbye Paul!
John Pearson
January 31, 2005
You will be missed RIP Franklin.
Chappy Taylor
January 31, 2005
I will never forget Paul's
whimsical rendition years later
of him yelling, "Salleeeeeeey!"
I always laugh to this day.
God Bless, Paul
Morgan Wyzisk
January 31, 2005
Paul Partain was a really great actor and person. It's a real tragedy that he is no longer with us. I met him once at a convention and he was a really nice and funny guy. His legacy will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Sheron Wyzisk
January 31, 2005
Met Paul at the Chainsaw Reunion. He was a special person. Goodby Franklin,
Sheron Wyzisk
Pat Fowler
January 31, 2005
Paul, I'll miss you. Karaoke will never be the same. I've never known a more positive person. God bless you.
Kathleen Hollingshead
January 30, 2005
Hi I am a fan of Mr. Partain I have seen him many times as Franklin in the Original TCM. I was very sorry to hear of his death. I wish I could have met him or talked to him. He will be greatly missed and loved. God Bless him and all his family. Thank you for letting me be a part of his life by writing this.
Bill Forest
January 30, 2005
Paul was a recovering Thespian and remained a stalwart trooper to the end. He enjoyed his music, dancing and most of all his friends.
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