Patrick McGough

Patrick (Pat) McGough, age 66, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021. Pat learned his toolmaking trade from his father as a teenager and practiced that trade for the next fifty years. He was a skilled craftsman and loved building and working with his hands. On weekends one would often find Pat and his wife Cathy of nearly 44 years, riding his motorcycle and taking road trips to his beloved mountains. When not on his bike or a road trip, Pat loved to grill, enjoy a craft beer, and share all the random history facts he’d acquired over the years.  One of Pat’s biggest accomplishments was being a father.  He had always wanted children and considered himself lucky enough to have two.  His children, Jessica and Christina, called their dad a superhero, and even as adults, they still see him that way.  He was always there for them through their ups and downs and taught them to enjoy every moment life has to offer. He was preceded in death by his parents John James McGough and Rita Rae Anderson, as well as his brother Michael Alan McGough. Pat is survived by his wife Cathy McGough; daughters, Jessica McGough and partner Jared Lovell, Christina McGough Gray and husband Dave; grandsons, RJ and Ryan Gray; and his beloved dog Gabby. He is also survived by sisters, Erin Tucker and husband John, and Jackie McGough; and brothers, John L McGough and Chris McGough; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  At the request of Patrick and his family, there will not be a service.