Paul Edward Standberry was born on January 10, 1949 to the parents of Paul Lee Standberry and Annie Ray Guthrie in McKinney, Texas. He was a 1967 graduate of St. Peter Catholic School in Dallas, Texas.

Paul accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas.

In 1967, Paul met and later married Daisy Carol McKinzie and to this union one daughter was born. Upon graduating high school, Paul enlisted in the United States Army. He later retired from the Army and became an SND Courier.

Paul was a beautiful spirit to be around. He enjoyed listening to music, playing pool and singing. He had the privilege of performing with the prominent Blues singer, Johnnie Taylor. He was also a member of Joyful Noise, a singing group. He sung alongside his friends, Grady Dunbar, Charles Hunter, Doug Drake and Kenneth Gray.

On, July 17, 2019, Paul left this life to live with his Heavenly Father. He is greeted at the gates of Heaven by his mother Annie Ray Guthrie; father Paul Lee Standberry and other family.

Paul leaves to cherish his memories, his daughter Tanisa Standberry; grandson Tremayne Standberry; great granddaughter Triniti Standberry; sister Paula (Craig) Lewis; extended family: Tamara Standberry and her son Chase Tryon; special friend Quinta Hall and her children Quentin Oliphant, Tysha Leonard and Rico Hall. He also leaves behind nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.