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Thomas Dougherty Obituary
CHILLICOTHE: Dr. Thomas Hamilton Dougherty, 85, of Chillicothe, died 2:15 pm, Saturday, February 28, 2015, at his home, following an extended illness.
He was born March 28, 1929 in Woodsfield, OH to the late Dr. Clesson H. and Marie C. Gatten Dougherty. On September 14, 1947 he married the former Marilyn Ruble Dougherty, who died September 11, 1999. Survivors include his children, Jim Dougherty, of Fayetteville, NC, Pamela (John) Compher, Lynchburg, VA, Jill (Brent) Anderson, of Chillicothe, and Jenny (Bryan) Ralls, of Chesapeake, VA; seven grandchildren, Bobby Dougherty, Kim Chiang, Eric Compher, Mindy Lebeau, Shawna Kramer, and Zach and Jordan Ralls; six great-grandchildren; and his brother-in-law and best friend, Bob Ruble.
Dr. Dougherty was a dentist and active in many civic and professional organizations. He served in the US Army and was a member of the Bainbridge Church of Christ. He was an avid horseman, hunter, and enjoyed sporting clays.
A celebration of his life will be held 1:00 pm Saturday in the Bainbridge Church of Christ, Pastors Steve Alexander and Kevin Greene officiating. Friends may call 11-1 Saturday at the church.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Adena Health Foundation, Hospice House Project, 272 Hospital Rd., Suite 1, Chillicothe, OH 45601. His online memorial register is available at www.HallerFuneralHome.com
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Patrizia Thomas
March 11, 2015
Jill and family, I will always have fond memories of your father. He was such a character and he was one of my nicest patients. When he would walk thru the door, he had the widest smile on his face. I will miss him. Love and hugs to you.
March 9, 2015
To the Family,
Your Dad was my dentist when he was on Cherry St. across from the old hospital. I always like going to him as a small child. I will always remember him having a big smile on his face all the time. I am sorry for your loss.
Janet (Rowe) Conkel
Lura Marshall
March 5, 2015
Your dad was a happy, positive spirit. Heaven is a brighter place, Respect and love, Lura and Jeff Marshall
March 2, 2015
Jill & family, So sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. May God comfort you in the days ahead. Mike & Terry Borland
Deb & Rex Fannin
March 2, 2015
Jill and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless and comfort you, Jill.
Mack and Kathy Steinbrook
March 2, 2015
So sorry for your loss, keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Purdum
March 2, 2015
Sorry for your loss. T
Sorry for your loss. Tom will be greatly missed. He's in heaven now with Gene and no more sickness no more pain.Gene and I loved Tom very much.
Judy Trusler
March 2, 2015
Sending love and prayers to you all.... Dr.Dougherty and Mrs.Dougherty were my Girl Scout Leaders back in the 60s ... what fun we had with them.... Our camping trip to Niagara Falls will always be a fond memory
Donna Cottrill
March 1, 2015
He was one of the nicest people I'd ever met. He was one of my patients for years and I knew him as a perfect gentleman..always kind and respectful. Sorry to hear of his passing. May his loving soul rest in peace with God. My deepest sympathy!
John & Jackie Knisley
March 1, 2015
So sorry to hear the news Jill & Brent. He was a great man! Praying for you.
Ashlei,Cindi,Andy Anderson
March 1, 2015
RIP Tom , our condolence and prayers go out to Jenny and Jill and their families. Tom was a one of the nicest people I had ever met,
Barbara Polans
March 1, 2015
I am saddened to hear of my first dentist's passing. He always had a smile on his face even when I gave him a difficult time getting my teeth fixed (I was not very old).
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