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Joseph "Joe" Dougherty
Joseph "Joe" Dougherty, 69, of Goode, passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 6, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Patricia "Pat" Dougherty, his high school sweetheart and wife of nearly 50 years.
Joe was born Dec. 25, 1940, in Chester, Pa. He was a son of the late John and Alice Dougherty. He was a proud graduate of St. James High School in Chester, Pa., and took great pleasure in working for James T. Davis Paint Company in Lynchburg for the past 25 years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Paddy Dougherty, of Lynchburg, Jay Dougherty and wife, Sheri, of Forest, and Mike Dougherty and wife, Colleen, of Forest; his grandchildren, Peter Davies and wife, Suzanna, Megan Davies, Kaitlin, Ashley, Joey, Brady, Brendan, and Shannon Dougherty; his brothers, Jack Dougherty and wife, Geri, Jim Dougherty and wife, Peg, Jerry Dougherty and wife, Mary; and sister, Judy Flood. He was preceded in death by infant daughter, Kathleen Dougherty.
Joe was a family man who believed that you create family wherever you go. To his immediate family and friends, he was "Popa Joe." To his co-workers and community at large, he was "Dr. Joe" and to his favorite golfing buddies, Joe, Lenny and Paul at Colonial Hills, he was "Easy Money."
"Team Dougherty" would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the medical teams at UVA and Centra Health, who cared for him as if he were their own. This journey was eased by all who shared their love, support and prayers too numerous to mention.
The family will receive friends from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with a Mass of Resurrection at 11 a.m. Interment at the church immediately following Mass.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharp
funeralhome.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Dougherty
John Mooney
June 5, 2010
I offer my deepest sympathies to your family on Joe's death. He had that same smile when he was in my freshman English class in 1955 and when I coached him in freshman football.
Kim Hogan
June 4, 2010
...thinking of you again today (Pat, Paddy and family) Peace, comfort, and support to each of you when you need it most.
May 21, 2010
To all the Dougherty Family, we would like to extend our sincere condolences to each of you. It is always so hard to loose a very special loved one. We only saw Mr. Dougherty a few times, but he was always a ray of sunshine and such a pleasure to talk with. We will miss him and our prayers will be with you.
Sincerely,
Brad Nunley and Lisa Smith
of Commonwealth Hearing Center
Mike & Kelly Craighead
May 16, 2010
To All the Dougherty family. I am compelled to offer my condolences and my sincere admiration to you all as a family. Joe & Pat have planted seeds in a wonderful and fertile garden. As this garden continues to flourish and bear, Joe's wonderful heritage will be carried into the future. Joe is quite the wonder at balancing life. You all have big shoes to fill and have been given the blueprint to success.
Kim Hogan
May 15, 2010
Joe's eternal Love will keep on shining from the heavens and through your hearts. What a great man! What a great family! Reaching out to you with prayers for comfort, healing, and peace. ~ Love, Kim
Bernard F. Wagner
May 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John Mooney
May 11, 2010
My deepest sympathies. I have known Joe since September 1955 when he was a student in my freshman English class at St. James. I will remember Joe and his family in my daily rosary.
John Mooney STJ, '50
May 10, 2010
Mike, Colleen, and the rest of the extended Dougherty family, please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of a great man, let alone a close member of your family. He is at rest and leaves behind an incredible legacy that can be seen in your families. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
bim mason
May 10, 2010
our thoughts and prayers are with the dougherty family, Joe was very special and kind to us, he will be greatly missed.
sincerely
bim and cathi mason
May 9, 2010
My sincere condolences to the Family. My prayers are with you.
Love ~ Sylvia Robinson
May 9, 2010
Dear Pat,Paddy,Jay,Mike and the rest of "Team Dougherty" I am so sorry for your loss. You all lost a loving husband and father and I lost the best golf buddy and friend I ever had.I know how painful it was when I lost my mother to cancer you never forget but it does get easier.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Love , Joe and Stephanie Cannon
tommy hackett
May 9, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved playing golf with him. He was a good person and I will miss him. My prayers are with you.
Tommy Hackett
Tom & Barb O'Hara
May 9, 2010
Our sincere condolences to the Family on the passing of Joe.
Tom O'Hara StJ '59
Barb O'Hara ND '59
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