Paul Joseph DesLauriers, 51, of Mexia passed away September 14, 2009. Paul was born April 7, 1958 in Montebello, California to Alphones A. "Al" and Constance Louise Dessaint DesLauriers. He had lived in Mexia for several years. Paul's hobbies included hunting arrowheads and playing his guitar. He was an employee of Elixir Industries, formerly MIPCO. Paul served his country in the U. S. Marines. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him. Paul was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Constance DesLauriers, brothers, Michael George DesLauriers and David Allen DesLauriers; his sister, Suzanne Marie DesLauriers; and friends, Kelly Bain, Ron Jackson and Jesse Dixon.