James “Jim” Lee Dougherty, son of the late James Elijah and Alpha (Hillis) Dougherty was born September 26, 1943 in Williamsville, MO, and departed this life on March 25, 2018 at his residence in Van Buren, MO, surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren. He had attained the age of seventy-four years, five months, and twenty-seven days.
Jim had resided in Van Buren since 1974 and was formerly of Florissant, MO. He was of the Christian faith. Some of Jim’s favorite things included: crossword puzzles, fishing, music, and playing the guitar. Jim was also a huge Cardinal’s fan. He loved his family and spending time with them. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who always put his family first. Jim was known to many as Yahoo, for the fun-loving shout he would make to let all know he was happy, excited and enjoying sporting events celebrating his grandkids’ success.
On March 22, 1969, he was united in marriage to Jane Chilton-Dougherty in Bonne Terre, MO. She survives of the home.
Jim is survived by two sons, Todd James Dougherty and wife Missy and Shawn Michael Dougherty and wife Shelley all of Van Buren, MO; nine sisters, Juanita Tatham and husband Joe, AnnaBelle Anderson, Helen Dirck, Virginia Greene, Della Blecha, Patricia Anderson and husband Dean, Freda Davis, Beverly Hake and husband Larry, and Doris Lehmann and husband Ron, two brothers, William Dougherty and wife Nancy and Malcom Dougherty and wife Anna; his beloved Aunt Dot; three grandchildren Hailee Briann Dougherty, Wyatt James Dougherty and Corbin Michael Dougherty and many relatives and friends who mourn his passing.
In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by one sister, Alpha Bilbrey.
A Celebration of Life will begin at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren. Officiating: Rev. Bruce Hawkins and Rev. Jim Chilton
In Lieu of flowers: TGIF First Baptist Backpack Ministries P.O. Box 779 Van Buren, MO. 63965 or Carter County Nutrition Center P.O. Box 777 Van Buren, MO. 63965
Jim had resided in Van Buren since 1974 and was formerly of Florissant, MO. He was of the Christian faith. Some of Jim’s favorite things included: crossword puzzles, fishing, music, and playing the guitar. Jim was also a huge Cardinal’s fan. He loved his family and spending time with them. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who always put his family first. Jim was known to many as Yahoo, for the fun-loving shout he would make to let all know he was happy, excited and enjoying sporting events celebrating his grandkids’ success.
On March 22, 1969, he was united in marriage to Jane Chilton-Dougherty in Bonne Terre, MO. She survives of the home.
Jim is survived by two sons, Todd James Dougherty and wife Missy and Shawn Michael Dougherty and wife Shelley all of Van Buren, MO; nine sisters, Juanita Tatham and husband Joe, AnnaBelle Anderson, Helen Dirck, Virginia Greene, Della Blecha, Patricia Anderson and husband Dean, Freda Davis, Beverly Hake and husband Larry, and Doris Lehmann and husband Ron, two brothers, William Dougherty and wife Nancy and Malcom Dougherty and wife Anna; his beloved Aunt Dot; three grandchildren Hailee Briann Dougherty, Wyatt James Dougherty and Corbin Michael Dougherty and many relatives and friends who mourn his passing.
In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by one sister, Alpha Bilbrey.
A Celebration of Life will begin at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren. Officiating: Rev. Bruce Hawkins and Rev. Jim Chilton
In Lieu of flowers: TGIF First Baptist Backpack Ministries P.O. Box 779 Van Buren, MO. 63965 or Carter County Nutrition Center P.O. Box 777 Van Buren, MO. 63965
James “Jim” Lee Dougherty, son of the late James Elijah and Alpha (Hillis) Dougherty was born September 26, 1943 in Williamsville, MO, and departed this life on March 25, 2018 at his residence in Van Buren, MO, surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren. He had attained the age of seventy-four years, five months, and twenty-seven days.
Jim had resided in Van Buren since 1974 and was formerly of Florissant, MO. He was of the Christian faith. Some of Jim’s favorite things included: crossword puzzles, fishing, music, and playing the guitar. Jim was also a huge Cardinal’s fan. He loved his family and spending time with them. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who always put his family first. Jim was known to many as Yahoo, for the fun-loving shout he would make to let all know he was happy, excited and enjoying sporting events celebrating his grandkids’ success.
On March 22, 1969, he was united in marriage to Jane Chilton-Dougherty in Bonne Terre, MO. She survives of the home.
Jim is survived by two sons, Todd James Dougherty and wife Missy and Shawn Michael Dougherty and wife Shelley all of Van Buren, MO; nine sisters, Juanita Tatham and husband Joe, AnnaBelle Anderson, Helen Dirck, Virginia Greene, Della Blecha, Patricia Anderson and husband Dean, Freda Davis, Beverly Hake and husband Larry, and Doris Lehmann and husband Ron, two brothers, William Dougherty and wife Nancy and Malcom Dougherty and wife Anna; his beloved Aunt Dot; three grandchildren Hailee Briann Dougherty, Wyatt James Dougherty and Corbin Michael Dougherty and many relatives and friends who mourn his passing.
In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by one sister, Alpha Bilbrey.
A Celebration of Life will begin at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren. Officiating: Rev. Bruce Hawkins and Rev. Jim Chilton
In Lieu of flowers: TGIF First Baptist Backpack Ministries P.O. Box 779 Van Buren, MO. 63965 or Carter County Nutrition Center P.O. Box 777 Van Buren, MO. 63965
Jim had resided in Van Buren since 1974 and was formerly of Florissant, MO. He was of the Christian faith. Some of Jim’s favorite things included: crossword puzzles, fishing, music, and playing the guitar. Jim was also a huge Cardinal’s fan. He loved his family and spending time with them. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who always put his family first. Jim was known to many as Yahoo, for the fun-loving shout he would make to let all know he was happy, excited and enjoying sporting events celebrating his grandkids’ success.
On March 22, 1969, he was united in marriage to Jane Chilton-Dougherty in Bonne Terre, MO. She survives of the home.
Jim is survived by two sons, Todd James Dougherty and wife Missy and Shawn Michael Dougherty and wife Shelley all of Van Buren, MO; nine sisters, Juanita Tatham and husband Joe, AnnaBelle Anderson, Helen Dirck, Virginia Greene, Della Blecha, Patricia Anderson and husband Dean, Freda Davis, Beverly Hake and husband Larry, and Doris Lehmann and husband Ron, two brothers, William Dougherty and wife Nancy and Malcom Dougherty and wife Anna; his beloved Aunt Dot; three grandchildren Hailee Briann Dougherty, Wyatt James Dougherty and Corbin Michael Dougherty and many relatives and friends who mourn his passing.
In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by one sister, Alpha Bilbrey.
A Celebration of Life will begin at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren. Officiating: Rev. Bruce Hawkins and Rev. Jim Chilton
In Lieu of flowers: TGIF First Baptist Backpack Ministries P.O. Box 779 Van Buren, MO. 63965 or Carter County Nutrition Center P.O. Box 777 Van Buren, MO. 63965
Bio by: Dennis Hellebusch
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Married Mar 22 1960. Parents of Todd and Shawn. Grandparents of Hailee--Wyatt--Corbin
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