Obituary of Paul Buckley Sachs

Paul Buckley Sachs passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 8, 2019. 

Buckley was born on July 1, 1960 in Fort Worth, Texas where he graduated from Arlington Heights High School and Texas Wesleyan University. The people who knew Buckley were privileged to experience his delightful sense of humor, his infectious laugh, and his compassionate heart. Buckley was involved in the arts as an actor, musician, and singer. Anyone who witnessed his performances will remember how effortless, comfortable, and at ease he was on stage. Over the past 20 years he devoted his life in the service of others as an outstanding member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Buckley had many friends and family in Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, and Oklahoma who loved him dearly.

Buckley is preceded in death by his father, P. J. Sachs. 

He is survived by his devoted mother, Cissy Sachs-Owings; his sister, Sheryl Sachs; brother, John Stephen Sachs; brother-in-laws, Mike Hemphill and Steve Cox; nephew, John Hemphill; nieces, Sophie Hemphill and Lauren Sachs; cousin, Jesse Robinett and his wife Erin Robinett; and cousin, Jason Stripling and his wife Lindsey Stripling.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Buckley's name.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Western Hills United Methodist Church, 2820 Laredo Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76116. There will be a reception in the church's Fellowship Hall to follow.