Paul Dean Yell, 72, lifelong Guymon resident, passed away Tuesday, December  5, 2023 at his home.

Paul, known as Onion, was born January 28, 1951 in Dumas, Texas, the son of Joseph and Wanda Yell.

Onion attended Guymon schools, graduating with the class of 1969.  He served in the U.S. Army and was based in Korea.

He was united in marriage to Mary Parham on April 20, 1974.  Paul was a dedicated husband who loved his wife dearly.  After losing her to cancer in 2012, Onion Led efforts to raise funds for local people in need.

Onion was a well-known welder, working in the gas and oil industry.  Paul loved OU football, golfing with his buddies, and spending time with friends at Bob's.  He was a member of the Guymon Elk's Lodge.

"Pa" was very proud of his grandchildren and  would brag to anyone who would listen.  Cussing and discussing OU football was a favorite pastime with his two sons.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary, his mother, Wanda, and his parents, Joseph and Joann Yell, one sister, Linda Rutz, and one brother, Joe Yell.

Survivors include two sons: Tim Parham and wife, Christy of Ardmore, Oklahoma, and Randy Yell and wife, Jackie of Guymon; one sister, Becky Connolly of Amarillo, Texas; four grandchildren, Ally Parham, Brock Parham, Mason Yell and Rilee Slover.

Memorial services will be conducted Saturday afternoon, December 9th at 2:00 p.m. at Victory Memorial Methodist Church with Lanny Wilson officiating.

Memorials in memory of Onion will be accepted for the American Cancer Society at Bunch - Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1112, Guymon, Oklahoma 73942.

Friends and family can sign the online guest book and leave condolences at www.bunchroberts.com.