Earl P. Daugherty

Earl Paul Daugherty, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Monday morning after a long and difficult battle with Dementia. He was a member of the South Cleveland Church of God where he served for many years as the Church Trustee. Originally from Kentucky, he joined the army and served in the Korean War Effort and was awarded a purple heart for his bravery. He worked for the L&N Railroad and retired in 1978 and moved to Cleveland in 1981 with his family. He was a hard working man who dedicated his life to helping others. One thing he was known for was his gardening and visiting ministry to the sick and shut in. He was always there for anyone who needed him. He was a loving husband and was devoted to his five children in every way possible. He was a simple man with simple tastes and would have done anything for his family. He believed in this country and supported the disabled American Veterans fund and was the truest definition of hero to us.

He was preceded in death by his parents Millard and Edith Daugherty; brother Charles Ray Daugherty and first wife Faye Collins Daugherty.

Survivors include his wife Mary Janice Daugherty; daughter Paula Farmer of Corbin Kentucky, son Paul Ray Daugherty and wife Irene of St. Augustine Florida, son Robert Daugherty, daughter Sandra Henderson and husband Chuck, daughter Earlene Guire and husband Kevin Guire all of Cleveland,  sister Gennita Bryant of Wallins Creek Kentucky, brothers Glenn Daugherty of Lancaster Kentucky and Johnny Daugherty of Mason Ohio. Grandchildren include Shannon Farmer, Angel Stevens of Corbin Kentucky, Tammy Strot of Bradenton Florida, Thomas Daugherty of Florida, Cassie Hall and Ben Henderson of Cleveland, Brianna Daugherty of Nashville, and Maddie Guire of Cleveland.  Great grandchildren include Sam Farmer, Cole Stevens, Max Farmer, Maverick Strot, Aspen Strot,  Thomas Daugherty, Tucker Daugherty, Savannah Daugherty, Annabelle Stevens, Benjamin Stevens and Adalynn Hall, Hailey, Alexis and Kirra Hunter. 

The family will receive friends at Fike Funeral Home on Friday, January 19 at 11:00 am until 12:30 pm with the service in the chapel at 12:30 pm. Graveside and interment will be in Chattanooga at the National Cemetery immediately following the service at 2:30pm. Officiating at the funeral will be Reverend Michael Addison and Reverend Paula Farmer. Serving as pallbearers are Chuck Henderson, Kevin Guire, Shannon Farmer, Chad Stevens, Travis Hall and Ben Henderson.

We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Daugherty family guestbook at www.fikefh.com.