COBAN, Paul R., 65 of Brandon passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 11, 2008. Born in Easton, Pennsylvania on September 17, 1942. Paul was a dedicated, husband, father, and friend to all who knew him. Paul moved to Brandon 37 years ago from Hacketstown, NJ. He is survived by: his loving wife of 47 years, Ara; sons, Michael, James, and Paul Coban, Jr.; daughter, Cathleen Shepherd and her husband, Jeffery; brother, Dale Coban; grandchildren, Crystal, Christina, Michael, Jessica, Kyle, Paul, Toby, and Jeffery. A special thanks to the Tampa General Hospital, ICU for their genuine compassion and care. The family would also like to thank all of his friends at TIC and the Big Bend Power Plant for all their love and support. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Moffitt Cancer Center, P.O. Box 550985, Tampa, FL 33655.