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PAUL SHELBY AMOS
1926 - 2014
Paul S. Amos, who was known affectionately throughout the company as “Mr. Paul,” was the youngest of the
three brothers who founded Aflac. He was a lifelong entrepreneur and an eternal optimist who not only helped
build a successful business – he built a successful life filled with family and friends. “Mr. Paul” was a consummate
businessman who led with compassion and dignity – a straight shooter who believed in the simple tenets of honesty
and integrity. It was often said that he was a gentleman, as well as a gentle man. He strived to make the world a
better place, and that’s how he lived his life each day.
Paul, along with his wife Jean, touched thousands of lives through community service and the endowment of
educational funds as well as scholarship programs. Jean Amos carries on their shared dedication to helping others
today. Through Aflac’s success, he has also benefited, and continues to benefit, Aflac’s shareholders, employees,
sales associates, brokers who sell our products as well as the more than 50 million people we insure worldwide who
count on Aflac to help provide financial protection. He cared for everyone Aflac touched and gratefully understood
that the people we serve are the reason for our success.
All three brothers who founded Aflac – John, Paul and Bill Amos – have now passed away and are greatly missed,
but their beloved memory and spirit of helping others lives on as Aflac carries their legacy into the future.
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