Paul Gene Altstatt, aged 78, passed away on February 10, 2025, at UF Health Shands in Gainesville, returning home to be with Jesus. Born in Weleetka, Oklahoma, on February 22, 1946 to the late Earl E. Altstatt and Irene Leffler Altstatt, Paul was raised in Hanna, Oklahoma, where he attended the local school.Paul dedicated twenty years of his life to working on the pipeline and an additional seventeen years at Winn-Dixie. His passions included reading his Bible, perusing his hometown newspapers, the Indian Journal, watching football, fishing, working with horses, and, most notably, playing the lottery with a lucky streak of wins. Though he spent the majority of his life in Hanna, Oklahoma, surrounded by family and friends, Paul relocated to Florida in 1993, where he resided until his passing.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Joe Altstatt; and his nephew, David A. Luke.Paul is survived by his sister, Rebecca Bogard (Joe) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; his sister-in-law, Anne I. Altstatt (of the late Ronnie Joe) of Middleburg, Florida; his nephew, Samuel D. Altstatt (Sheila) of Fort McCoy, Florida, who also served as his caretaker; his niece, Toni Luke (of the late David A. Luke) of Middleburg, Florida; his niece, Sandra A. Hansen (Jim) of Orange Park, Florida; and his nephew, Joseph R. Altstatt of Keystone Heights, Florida. In addition, he is survived by 26 great-nephews and 27 great-nieces, all of whom held a special place in his heart.A graveside service will be held at Black Creek Cemetery on February 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM with Reverend George Palmer officiating. Arrangements are by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home of Keystone Heights. 904-964-6200 www.jonesgallagherfh.com. Cemetery Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery 3904 State Road 16 W Penney Farms FL 32079 US Graveside Friday, February 14, 2025 10:00 AM - Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery 3904 State Road 16 W Penney Farms FL 32079 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL - 32656 US (352) 473-3176