Paul Roger Howe

Paul Roger “Chip” Howe left our world and ascended to a higher existence on Thursday, March 26, 2020 after a hard fought battle with T-PLL, a rare and aggressive form of leukemia. He never gave up and out lived all his doctors expectations. Chip was born July 10, 1951 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He said he was born in the Body of Christ and wanted to be returned to the Body of Christ and will therefore be scattered in the ocean in Corpus Christi. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Austin area when it is deemed safe for us to gather again. Chip was a loving son, father, husband and friend. He will always be remembered as a kind, warm, funny, and sincere human being to all who had the good fortune of knowing him. While making lots of money and material possessions were not important to him, he would gladly give anything he had if you needed it or if he thought it would put a smile on your face. His shining light will be sorely missed. Chip began his career working with children with severe mental disabilities and organized the first national conference for childcare workers back in the seventies. His employer realized how gifted he was and recommended him to be one of five Texans awarded a two year M.A, grant in child psychology, which he received. He was later introduced to the world of brain injury and the treatment modalities prevalent at that time, which were less than desirable. This led him to develop a post-acute brain injury rehabilitation program at the Mary Lee Foundation where he worked with adult survivors of brain injury for 25+ years until he could no longer work due to his illness, which was heart breaking for him. Using humor and a God given talent to understand the unique needs of each individual, he has helped hundreds of people realize their dream of living independently in the community by promoting self-worth and teaching coping strategies designed for that persons mode of learning. He was appointed as a Commissioner on the Austin Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities for 18 years, Past President of the Brain Injury Association of Texas, and Texas Association of Child Care Workers and former member on several Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards. He was also active in the public policy arena. Chip received the National Leadership Award from the Brain Injury Association of America, the Humanitarian Award from the Brain Injury Association of Texas, Distinguished Service Award from the City of Austin, and recognition for his service from various groups. He was preceded in death by his father Jack G. Howe, mother Roe Beth, and brother Jack. He is survived by his wife Holly, his son, Brandon and wife Yuki, and two beautiful grandchildren, Austin and Alyssa.

Paul Roger Howe

July 10, 1951 - March 26, 2020