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Donald Daugherty Obituary
Donald L. "DJ Doc" Daugherty, 63, of Butler passed away at 10:16 p.m. Wednesday at Butler Memorial Hospital.
He was born Oct. 25, 1949, in Butler to Beatrice Schlagel Parker Jamison.
Don was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Vietnam War era. He worked as a maintenance supervisor for Standard Bent Glass in East Butler. Following his retirement, he owned "DJ Doc" disc jockey service. Don was an avid camper.
In addition to his mother of Butler, Don is survived by his wife, Robin Hamilton Daugherty; three daughters, Tanya Lewis and her husband, Damien, of East Butler, Tammy Summerville of Butler and Crystal Daugherty; one son, Kent Daugherty; one granddaughter, Amber, who lived with him; seven other grandchildren; and a number of brothers and sisters.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Donald and Ronald Lewis.
DAUGHERTY - Friends of Donald L. "DJ Doc" Daugherty, who died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St. Butler. A funeral service will be held immediately following visitation at 7 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. James A. Lynn of Butler Wesleyan Methodist Church officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family in care of Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. North St., Butler, PA 16001.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Daugherty
Christy Fleeger
November 29, 2012
My deepest sympathy to all of Doc's family during this time of great loss. We are all so very fortunate to have known such a wonderful person. Thank you for sharing him with all of us, and God Bless all of you.
Dawn Shirey
November 26, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of doc. R.I.P doc
Roni Brockman
November 25, 2012
Doc, you will be missed by so many people.THANK YOU for all the good times you gave us at Lee's.The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Marcy Graham
November 25, 2012
Oh am so sorry robin I just find out, I'll miss doc so much, you and your families have my deepest sympathy.
Holly Dodd Hartzell
November 24, 2012
Doc's family,
You have our deepest sympathy. I worked with Doc @ Advance and we had a lot of good times. He will be greatly missed - along with his sense of humor....
Holly Hartzell@ family
chelsey schlagel
November 24, 2012
I love you uncle don..even though we didn't get to see each other often you were my family.it's hard to believe your gone..
Rachel McDonnell
November 24, 2012
Very sorry to Kristel and Kent, may you always remember the good times.
Amanda Daugherty
November 24, 2012
I wish we got together more often so you could have met your grandson Noah. He will carry the last name Daugherty forever. We will miss you!
Maggie and Corey
November 24, 2012
My heart goes out to Robin and Doc's family..he will be sadly missed....
theresa schuetz
November 24, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tom Ludolff
November 23, 2012
Thanks for all the great karaoke times Doc. You'll be missed by many.
November 23, 2012
You will be truly missed by many. You were an outstanding guy and I will forever karaoke Ice Ice Baby and think of you every time :) RIP DOC....
November 23, 2012
Robin, Tammy and family...
My thoughts and prayers are with you...
Elaine Gilliland
carol troxell
November 23, 2012
Robin and family
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol
Missie Bowser
November 23, 2012
Uncle Doc I miss you so much. I will always love you.
Mandy & Warren McCommon
November 23, 2012
you will be truley miss by all. May you r.i.p. doc......
andrea gordon
November 23, 2012
Doc you will be sorely missed by all your family and friends...Thank You for all the great times at Lee's...R.I.P
cindy crispin
November 23, 2012
Doc r.i.p you will be missed we all be singing to you in heaven love cindy
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