Paul Wayne Barnett, age 59, a resident of Dickinson, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2026. He was born on January 9, 1967 in Texas City, Texas to parents, Rufus Emmet Barnett, Jr. and Barbara Ann (Moser) Barnett.

He had a career as a CAD draftsman for city government.

Paul was a devoted member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his father Rufus E. Barnett Jr.  and mother, Barbara Ann Barnett.

He is survived by his brother Rufus E. Barnett III and Shawneica L. Atkins; nephew Brandon H. Barnett; nieces, Tara J. Barnett and Aliana E. Flores; uncle, Jesse L. Barnett and wife Carolyn E. Barnett; cousins Teri Gibson and husband Mike Gibson, Beth Farrell and husband, Kevin Farrell, and children Kennedy and Aidan Farrell; Best friend Donna Catron Graham and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

In his honor, there will be a visitation on Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 11:00am – 12:00pm with a memorial service at 12:00pm in the Crowder Funeral Home Chapel,  Dickinson, Texas.