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Purcell J. Daughtry
Purcell Joseph Daughtry, 91, of Fishersville, died Friday, January 1, 2010, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville.
He was born on September 29, 1918, in Albemarle County, a son of John Robert and Sallie Kate Wood Daughtry.
He was the founder and former owner of Wayne Appliance Store in Waynesboro. He enjoyed working with people.
An active member of Basic United Methodist Church, he served in many capacities including 60 years on the Administrative Board and 14 years as Sunday School Superintendent. He also served on the Staunton Methodist Board of Laiety for 30 years, served on the boards of the Roanoke Methodist Home and Camp Overlook, and for 30 years was a delegate to the Virginia Methodist Conference.
Purcell was a veteran of World War II.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Sidney, Bee and Thomas Daughtry; two sisters, Mattie D. Tovrea and Mae D. Billow; a son-in-law, W.H. Craft; and a granddaughter, Anna Craft.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Mowry Daughtry of Fishersville; two daughters, Joan D. Leake of Waynesboro and Margaret D. Craft of Chattanooga, Tennessee; two sons and their wives, Robert and Judy Daughtry of Richmond and Bill and Betsy Daughtry of Suffolk; one sister, Sarah D. Shirkey of Waynesboro; three grandchildren, Aaron B. Craft, the Reverend Susan L. Daughtry and Kathryn B. Daughtry; two great-grandchildren, Eli and Emily Craft; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010, at Basic United Methodist Church by the Reverend Don Gibson. Interment will be private at Augusta Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2010, at McDow Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Basic United Methodist Church, 489 North Winchester Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 22980, or Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 4634, Charlottesville, VA 22905.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Teresa Moore
March 9, 2010
Dorothy -
We are so sorry to hear of Purcell's passing. Our thoughts go out to you.
The Moore family (grandchildren of Cate Wood)
Cathy and Monty Hall
January 9, 2010
We are very sorry to hear of Mr Daughtry's passing. My husband is Jim Hall's son and used to work for Mr. Daughtry at Wayne Appliance. We bought many of our appliances from him and always like him.
Donald Sandridge
January 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are extended to the entire Daughty Family!
Thinking of you!
Donald O. Sandridge, WMHS '68
Gene Whitmore
January 3, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Dorothy. I knew Purcell when I worked for GE Credit Corp. and his association with us at that time. He was so caring for the customers that were in trouble and I have many stories to tell. He surely is in GODS hands. My thoughts are with you.
Gene R. Whitmore, Roanoke,Va.
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Loretta Grable
January 3, 2010
I was so saddened to read of Purcell's passing. He was such a wonderful, kind, sweet cousin. He was truly a good Christian witness. I always enjoyed being with him, especially at the reunions & have many good memories of him & you. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Love,
Loretta Grable
conley & doris daughtry
January 3, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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