Joe Dan McDougald

Joe Dan McDougald passed away peacefully April 2, 2012, surrounded by loving family. Born in Madison County, Texas on April 17, 1938, he grew up in Pasadena, Texas, where he met and married the love of his life, Betty Nelson McDougald. Joe graduated from Rice Institute (now Rice University) in 1960, became licensed as a CPA and served in the US Army before embarking on a long career as a CPA and financial planning consultant.
As a CPA, Joe was instrumental in developing and implementing cash accounting programs for Las Vegas casinos. Joe was well known for integrity, reliability, hard work and expertise. Those who worked with him will miss him.
Joe was a devoted member of Fair Haven United Methodist Church for more than 35 years, where he served on numerous committees as well as the Administrative Board. In recent days, he could often be found volunteering his time and expertise in the Church office, working with the Church's finances.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Mitchell McDougald and Lillie Mae Woods McDougald, as well as by his brothers, Carl Wayne McDougald and James Leslie McDougald. Joe is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betty, his sons, Steve and David, and his daughter, Donna Peacock. Joe is also survived by 8 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, as well as his brother, Walter Rogers, and his sister, Bonnie Thompson.
A Memorial Service will be held at Fair Haven United Methodist Church, 1330 Gessner, Houston, Texas 77055, starting at 11:00 am on Good Friday, April 6, 2012. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Fair Haven United Methodist Church.