Paul Dougherty

Paul Bernard Dougherty, aged 66, passed away on September 5, 2024 in Magnolia, Texas. Born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Paul started his journey in the world as the oldest of seven siblings. He and his family lived all across the country, and even abroad. They settled in Corpus Christi, Texas and Paul graduated from Flour Bluff High School in 1977, where he was part of the golf, basketball, and baseball teams. He then went on to attend Texas A&I University, majoring in Electrical Engineering and playing for the school’s golf team. Paul graduated in 1981 and worked as an Electrical Engineer until the day of his passing, spending his last 24 years with Calpine Corporation in Houston, Texas. Paul met his wife Deborah in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1987 and later married in 1988. They welcomed their daughter Charlotte in 1996 in DeSoto, Texas. Their family expanded with multiple cats and dogs over the years, all of whom loved and were loved deeply by their dad. Paul was loving and a devoted family man. Paul will be remembered for many things – his laugh, his deep well of sports knowledge and insight, his love for bright colored clothing – but above all he will be remembered for being kind. Never quick to anger, Paul was patient with everyone offering grace and respect to those around him. He always offered to help, no matter if it’s a neighbor’s pipe bursting during a storm, a colleague needing something on a short timeline, or his wife needing help backing the car into the garage. Paul was unwavering and consistent and always loved a challenge. He loved hiking with his family, watching the Houston Astros, working on his golf swing, playing cribbage, and solving math problems from old textbooks. Paul’s favorite golf advice was “Don’t be afraid to hit a good shot” which is how he lived life. He is survived by his wife Deborah, daughter Charlotte, brothers Garth Dougherty, Brett Dougherty, Andy (Mandy) Dougherty, Cole (Amanda) Dougherty, and Travis (Galiya) Dougherty, sister Camm Dougherty, and many nieces and nephews, including Stephen Koenig, Kimberley Koenig, Connie Sanford, Nic Hammond, Kirby Sanford, Orey Fails, Hayden Fails, Valeria Dougherty, and Vincent Dougherty. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul Vincent Dougherty and Dona Wood Dougherty. The Addison family and staff of Magnolia Funeral Home extend condolences to Paul's family and friends during this difficult time.