He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 8, 1958 to Raymond and Helen Behenna who preceded him in death in June of 2003 and July of 2004. After graduating from Aldine High school, Paul married Sandra Behenna and had two children. After getting divorced, Paul met Karen Gibbs in the 1980’s and they married on July 26, 1995. Karen preceded him in death in January of 2007, as did his brother Floyd Ford later that year in June.
Paul was passionate about his motorcycles and would ride and work on them often throughout his lifetime. He loved baseball and the Astros were his favorite team, but deep down he had a secret love for the Cubs having been born in Chicago. He enjoyed and took pride in smoking briskets for family gatherings. Paul was an amazing person, very intelligent, and had an appreciation for sarcasm, but he loved with his whole heart.
Paul worked as a Plumber for Local Union 68 and was extremely proud of his time working at NASA, which is where he retired from in January of 2022.
Paul is survived by a large blended family. His loving partner of 15 years, Shari Kain; daughter, Beth Behenna; son, Bryan Behenna; stepchildren, Tommy Gibbs, Tara Estridge, Rachel Kain and fiancé Alex Guerra, Ryan Kain, Emma Brusco; grandchildren, Mason Behenna, Kayden Young, Carter Behenna, Karis Gibbs and fiancé Tristan Thompson, Kevin Matthews, Eva Estridge, Audreyanna Martinez, Manuel Martinez Jr, Melanie Guerra, Lylah Guerra, Emery Brewer, Teegan Brewer; great-grandchildren, Hudson Thompson, Karsyn Thompson; brother, Roy Dearman and wife Sandra Dearman; sister, Barbara O’Daniel; and many loving nieces, nephews, adopted children, and friends
Family and friends are welcome to attend the visitation which will be from 1pm-5pm on Sunday,February 19, 2023 and the funeral at 9:30am on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Earthman Resthaven located at 13102 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77060.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.earthmanresthavenfuneralhome.com for the Behenna family.
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