Christopher L. Paul, 42, of East Madison, died unexpectedly late Friday evening, February 8, 2013. After graduating from EMVTI in 1992, he was employed as a welder. Chris enjoyed hunting, trapping, gardening, and cooking for his family. He is sorrowfully missed by his two sons, Derek and Dustin of Old Orchard Beach; his parents, John and Beatrice Paul of East Madison; his sister Lisa and husband Kevin Gower of Clinton; his brother Michael and wife , Christy of Rocky Mount, NC; and eight nieces and nephews who thought of their Uncle Chris as the "coolest" and larger than life. Viewing hours will be held on Friday February 15, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Church of the Open Bible, 105 S. Main Street., Athens, Maine, with a funeral service to follow the viewing at 7 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, Maine. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Church of the Open Bible, PO Box 88, Athens, Me 04912