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- [S927] Obituary.
WOODSFIELD -- Alfred L. Dougherty, 84, of Caldwell, formerly of Lewisville, died Tuesday (June 29, 2010) at the Summit Acres Nursing Home, Caldwell.
He was born near Woodsfield, on Dec. 18, 1925, a son of the late Albert and Rena Cronin Dougherty.
Mr. Dougherty was a retired oil and gas worker for the Hopewell Oil and Gas Company and was also a retired dairy farmer.
Alfred was a member of the Church of Christ, having attended the Hines Chapel near Lewisville, and Graysville Church of Christ, Graysville.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II in the 100 Division 397 Infantry. He received a Purple Heart.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Everett Dougherty; an infant great-grandson; and a special brother-in-law, Cecil Griffin.
Surviving are his wife, Naomi Kirkbride Dougherty, whom he married on Nov. 2, 1946; one daughter, Joyce Johnson of Caldwell; two sons, Mark (Carol) Dougherty of Freeport and Robert (Twila) Dougherty of Lewisville; two sisters-in-law, Virginia Dougherty and Vashti Griffin; 10 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West, Woodsfield, where services will be 11 a.m. Saturday with Frank Love officiating.
Burial will follow in the Friendship Cemetery, Lewisville, with military services being held.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Senior Apartments, 40 Summit Court, Caldwell, OH 43724.
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