Robert Joe Paul, age 54, of Las Vegas, Nevada and formerly of Hesperia, Michigan passed away on January 31, 2021 at the Mike O'Callaghan Medical Center on the Nellis Air force Base in Las Vegas. Robert (also known as Bobby), grew up in Hesperia and graduated from Hesperia High School in 1984. His fondest memories were swimming in the White River and playing ball with his brother. Bobby was an avid baseball card collector and a walking encyclopedia of sports and history. He was a huge Jeff Gordon and loved the #24. Joe was a 22 year veteran of the United States Air Force and was an E-7 Master Sergeant. After his retirement, he started working at the Catholic Charities Services of Las Vegas as a purchasing manager. There he picked up the nickname of JP by his fellow workers. He was loved by everyone and treated everyone with dignity and respect. Joe is survived by his devoted wife, Julie; daughters and son, Lynn, Cheryl, and Jordan; granddaughters, Ellena and Lana; mother, Bea Paul; brother and sisters, Larry, Jeannie, and Connie; many nieces and nephews; and his dog Precious. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Paul and his beloved dogs, Meisha, Mehyya, and Biloxi. According to his wishes cremation has taken place. A Celebration Of Life and Military Honors will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the Branstrom Park Pavilion in Fremont. For a more lasting memorial please consider the following pet rescue organizations: Pound Buddies 1300 Keating Ave. Muskegon, MI 49442 and Faithful 2 Felines 2525 Hall Road Muskegon, MI 49442. The Paul family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors and staff at Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center for their care and support at a very difficult time. Friends may share memories and condolences online at www.crandellfh.com. The family wishes to thank Palm Southwest Mortuary in Las Vegas and Crandell Funeral Home for local arrangements. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Robert Joe Paul, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Celebration Of Life Branstrom Park Pavilion Saturday, May 22, 2021 11:00 AM Fremont, Michigan 49412 Military Honors Branstrom Park Pavilion Saturday, May 22, 2021 11:00 AM Fremont, MI 49412`