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Jon Docherty Obituary
September 28, 1945 - November 15, 2025
Jon Harrell Docherty, Sr., MD of Florence, SC, died at the age of 80 on November 15, 2025, after an unexpected illness.
Dr. Docherty was born September 28, 1945, in Sumter, SC to Alice Gertrude Bagnal and Paul James Docherty Sr.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth Harnden Cribb. He worked in Florence for 40 years as an Internal Medicine and Hospice physician. He was a member of the "Pee Dee Light Artillery "a living history group that fired black powder cannons. As an Eagle Scout, he stayed involved with a local Boy Scout Troop. He also enjoyed and was active in Freemason's and Scottish Rites. He loved being outdoors hiking, camping, hunting and shooting sports.
He is survived by his son, J. Harrell Docherty, Jr., MD (Becky) and their children, Gatlin (Sarah), Palmer and Mariah; his daughter, Rebecca Docherty Latham DVM and her daughter, Grace; his brothers, Jim Docherty (Kathy) of Florence and Alton Docherty, Sr. of Columbia.
Family will receive friends on 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 12:00 PM on Saturday at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home Chapel with Masonic rites by Hampton Post 204 AFM. Interment will follow at 2:00 PM at Sumter Cemetery, Sumter, SC.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Boy Scout Troop 475, C/O Central United Methodist Church, 265 West Cheves Street, Florence, SC 29501 or Wildlife Action Pee Dee Chapter at P. O. Box 5022, Florence, SC. Please sign the Guest Book for the family at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.
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George Conrad Derrick
November 24, 2025
I was a patient of Dr. Docherty many years ago. He was one of my favorite physicians. He never gave me a hard time about some of the bad health habits I had, but he provided great care and advice. He would sometimes say, "You know what is healthy and what isn't and I'll always answer any health questions you might have, but I'm not going to raise your blood pressure by causing you anxiety". He had a great sense of humor too. Prayers to his family for peace and fond memories to comfort them in their loss
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Judy Puckett Rollings
November 22, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Stephen Imbeau
November 22, 2025
Jon faithfully, skillfully...yet quietly took care of his very large group of patients over the years. I was always proud of how well he took care of his Sumter family. And fondly remember his passion for Reinactment...we went to the Columns for many years and with our kids
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