Karl James Dorough

Karl James “Jim” Dorough passed away on October 23rd, 2026, at the age of 60. The first male of his generation born to both sides of his family, Jim met the Lord early in his life. He is known for being a loving son and brother, a faithful friend to many, and showing God’s love by his giving to others. Life took many twists and redirections through for Jim, but he always found his way back to home and God. Jim always liked music, though his tastes were varied, and he enjoyed playing trumpet in the Tarrant High School Blue Regiment, at Central Baptist Church as a teen, and in the Naval Academy Training Band during his service. He later discovered computers and enjoyed rebuilding, updating, and repairing computer network systems and other electronics.

Jim is survived by his mother, Joan Marie Haug Dorough; two sisters - Johanna “Jo” Dorough Wilkes and family (husband Michael, daughter Andria, and sons Jackson and Jamey Wilkes); and Jennifer Dorough Hancock and family (husband John “Hammer,” son John Jr with wife Roxy, and daughter Tessora “Sora” Hancock). Jim also leaves a broad network of extended family and friends who loved him.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Scott Dorough, and both sets of grandparents – Chester S and Aphrey Barclift Dorough; and Karl and Johanna Haug.

A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on his birthday, December 4th, at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel at 3:00 pm, with visitation beginning at 2:00 pm. In place of flowers, the family requests donations be made to any Parkinsons or Dysautonomia research facility.