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JOHN EDWARD DOUGHERTY, JR.   "Jack"  
Of Fairfax, VA, passed away on September 15, 2017 at the age 85. Born on January 18, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of John and Evelyn Heikes. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sally Irvin Dougherty; children, John E. Dougherty, III, Lauren Rowe, Linda Nielson, Lori Askin; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and brother, Joel. He was predeceased by his son, Don Jesse. A memorial will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, September 23, at St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Annandale, VA. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date. In lieu off flowers, please consider donations to Capital Caring and St. Matthews. www.fmfh.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 20, 2017.

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lauren

September 23, 2024

thinking of you today on Don's birthday, both celebrated and remembered in all seasons.

lauren

September 15, 2022

Remembering you today with love and admiration.

lauren

September 15, 2021

Still grieving for so many missed moments.

robert rowe

June 17, 2019

On Father's Day, remembering happy times and sending love to family across the miles.

September 23, 2017

Condolences to Sally and family.Just wanted to let you know how sorry we are.We had some great times together.Riverboating in Germany,Erie Canel barge in New York,looking for little deer in the Keys and bus rides in Branson Mo.No expression of sympathy-no matter how deeply felt can help much right now,but we had to let you know that our thoughts are with you.May the memories of the wonderful trips and times we had together warm your hearts.God bless Jack Dougherty.With deepest sympathy,Betty and Paul.
Go Navy-Beat Army.

James Harrington

September 22, 2017

We would like to express our sincere condolences to Sally Dougherty, Lori & Bill Askin, and the rest of the Dougherty family over the loss of their beloved husband, father and grandfather--Jack. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers in the weeks ahead. May God's peace be with you all. Love, Jim, Kathy, Amelia & Elizabeth Harrington

lauren dougherty rowe

September 21, 2017

There are no riches that can replace the love of a father who brought handcrafted doll cribs to his toddler daughters at Christmas, found time to play duets on the piano, and provided so much for his family. A great father, husband to my mom, grandfather, and great-grandfather are treasured today and eternally.

Mike Robey

September 20, 2017

I'd like to share two memories of Mr. Dougherty in hopes that this may provide some comfort to Mrs. Dougherty, their children and family. The first was when I was 8 during our family vacations at Sandbridge Beach. I was floating on an inner tube way out in the ocean. Didn't know how I was going to get back to shore. A little scared to say the least. Mr. Dougherty swam out and got me. Seemed like he swam forever to rescue me. The second memory was on our way to the Army Navy game, probably back in 1968. My grandfather came with us since my dad ruptured his Achilles tendon weeks earlier. We drove in an old school station wagon with a 3rd seat in the rear. John III, a friend of his (Mike Klaus's older brother, I believe), and me played tackle in the back seat all the way up. One of us would try and dive into the 3rd seat from the middle, with the other two trying to prevent the "touchdown". How we didn't cause an accident I'll never know. Mr. Dougherty never said a word. Rest in peace, Mr. Dougherty. You a fondly remembered, sir.

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