Michael Francis Doherty III

Michael Francis Doherty III, age 82, of Elizabeth City, NC, died at Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was born in Abington, MA, on October 28, 1943, to the late Michael Francis Doherty, Jr. and Evelyn Grillo Doherty. Mike was the widower of Nancy Marion Doherty. He served his country honorably as a flight engineer in the U.S. Navy, retiring in 1982.
Mike is survived by his son, Craig N. Doherty; two grandchildren, Stephen Decoasta and Michael Francis Doherty V; two great-grandchildren, Kyle Doherty and Michael Francis Doherty VI; and a brother, Stephen Doherty of MA. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two children, Michael Francis Doherty IV and Sheryl Ann Doherty.
A service will take place at a later date.
Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is assisting the Doherty Family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Michael Francis Doherty III, please visit our floral store.