PRAIRIE VILLAGE - David Christopher Daugherty, 54, passed away December 6, 2019 at his home in Prairie Village, KS. David was born November 4, 1965 in Pittsburg, KS to William Nelson Daugherty and the late Georganne Steiss Daugherty.
David joined the Kansas Army National Guard in the fall of 1983 after completing basic Combat Engineer training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.

In his 23-year military career, David served the Army in a variety of distinguished operational positions. He was a Combat Engineer, Airborne paratrooper and supervised the Military Enlistment Processing Center in Denver, CO receiving a variety of meritorious awards and commendations.

David served as the Senior Liaison for the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Joint Combined Exchange Training for Southeast Asia.

He received an Honorable Discharge from the Army in 2006 as a Master Sergeant.

David was most recently employed as Distributor Support Manager by Fairbanks Scales in Kansas City. Previously, he was Sales Manager at Marlow White, Inc, Leavenworth, KS. In addition, he held the position of Engineering Test Technician at Ramtron International Corporation in suburban Denver, where he made his home for many years.

David is survived by a son, Cody Godshall of Carbondale, KS, currently deployed overseas with the United States Navy; his father, of Prairie Village, KS; five siblings: Mary Ann Hassler (Ken), Mission Hills, KS, Dianne Keller (Gib), Overland Park, KS, Janie DeGoler (Jay), Leawood, KS, Carolyn Ward (Scott), Roswell, GA and Bill Daugherty, Atlanta, GA.

The family will celebrate David's life with a private memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Great Plains SPCA or Craig Hospital Patient Assistance Fund would be greatly appreciated.

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Published by Morning Sun on Dec. 17, 2019.

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17 Entries

Jannel (Elliott) Munk

April 8, 2020

I just saw this on FB. I am not a big FB person, but had not seen posts from David. Therefore, I looked him up on FB and saw his obituary. My thoughts and prayers go out to his the family. David was a special friend to me and will always have a special place in my heart. He was my date to my senior prom in Wichita. I moved from P-burg and nobody asked me to my senior prom, so I asked David. He was kind enough to be my date! Needless to say all my girlfriends thought he was pretty special too! He was much too young to leave earth. The only comfort I can get is that he is with his Mom again. RIP David and pray you are at peace.

Julie Vargas

January 11, 2020

RIP David. Your smile lit up a room and you were always a Gentleman.

December 28, 2019

I am deeply saddened to learn of David's passing.
He transferred to my platoon when he was a member of Co.A 891st Engr. Bn. (cbt). He was an outstanding soldier and individual. He was highly motivated and personified what we referred to as a "hard charger." He had a great sense of humor and was a natural leader.I am sorry he passed so young. My sympathy is with his family and friends

SFC Perry,(ret.)

Tyler B

December 20, 2019

A smile brighter than the sun.
A laugh louder than a cannon.
A hug to leave you gasping for breath.
A touch as soft as a kitten.

Godspeed, friend. Tell Jay I said Hi.

(And we were singing...)

December 20, 2019

Our sympathies to David's family and friends who are left to grieve his departure from this Earth too soon. Our thoughts are with all of you.

John and Rosie Levra
Raymore

Jeff Foster

December 20, 2019

David was a fraternity pledge brother at KU for a while, Phi Delta Theta. We had a ton of fun for a short time, until he decided the college and fraternity life wasn't really his thing. We loved his stories about his military life, we knew he was a stud! Very proud of his service to our country, we've lost a good man. Peace to David's family and friends.

Hazel Modde

December 20, 2019

Prayers for Davids family. Much, much Love.

Jeff Neer

December 20, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss! Words cannot express the sympathy that I have for all of you! Just know that each of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Again, please accept my deepest sympathies.Love you allJeff Neer

Harley Logan

December 18, 2019

My heart goes out to your family.

Angela Hendrix

December 18, 2019

I worked with David at Fairbanks Scales and am saddened to hear of his passing. He was a friend and he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his son and family.

Kay Clements

December 18, 2019

I am very sad for this loss of this special man. He was a very good man and was well loved by his family and many friends.

John Duggan

December 17, 2019

So sorry to hear of his passing. Was always a joy to be around and everyone liked him. Remember him driving our school bus many times and being in the same Guard unit with him. Always had a smile on his face. He will be sadly missed RIP Sarge!!

Anita Orender Leach

December 17, 2019

David was such a great classmate. He always took the time to say hello and he made us laugh. His presence thru the halls of Pittsburg High were noticed because he was so charismatic. We the class of 84 are saddened by his departure. I truly pray that he has found peace now and my prayers go out to the family for comfort in this time of sorrow.

Russell Steiss

December 17, 2019

Such a close family such a sad event. Let us all know how short our time is. I hope someday we can all meet up again soon it's been too long since I've been around family.

Jerre Odell

December 17, 2019

I met David when he moved to Colorado. He served with me in the recruiting command and during his tenure he was selected as the Soldier of the Year for Colorado and Sixth Army. I was so proud of him as he epitomized what a soldier strives to be. He will always hold a special place in my heart as he was the son every woman would love to have. May he rest in eternal peace . State CSM (Ret) Jerre Brown.

Billie Darlington

December 17, 2019

Rest in Sweet peace David. You will be missed!

Lisa Navarro

December 16, 2019

I've known David since 4th grade at Lakeside. He was a very special guy and loved by many. David will be deeply missed. Sending up prayers for All if the Daughtery family.

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