J.W. Ryder Paul Aaron and Chad Paul of Minden are the proud parents of a baby boy, J.W. Ryder Paul, born October 6, 2008, at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. At birth, he weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 22 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Donna Wilder of Minden and David and Tyra Poole of Henderson. Great-grandparents are J.W. and Elsie Wilder of Minden and Bill and Jean Poole of Henderson.

Paternal grandparents are Charlotte Dunaway of Kilgore and John and Louise Paul of Longview. Great-grandmothers are Mary Barnhart of Kilgore and Lee Paul of New Boston.

Welcoming baby Ryder home is big brother, Rhett Mikel Paul.