Robert “Bob” Eugene Daugherty

Robert (Bob) Eugene Daugherty was called home to be with our Lord on January 4, 2020.  Bob was born on June 28, 1932 in Harlan Kentucky. From there, his family moved to East Tennessee and he was raised on New River, in Anderson County.  At the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and retired as a Senior Master Sargent after 26 years of honorable service.  After his retirement in 1977, Bob and his family moved back to East Tennessee. And for the last 44 years Bob has lived in Rockwood.

Bob enjoyed life and spending time with his family and friends. He was a founding member of the Star of Hope Chapel on Flat Fork Road in Wartburg and an active servant of his Lord Jesus. He was a 32^nd Degree Mason and a Shriner.  In addition, he was as avid golfer who was often found on the Rockwood Golf course with his “golfing buddies”.

He was preceded in death by his parents Boyd and Etta Daugherty, Brothers Loyal Daugherty and Ed Daugherty, and Sister Lillian Brown. 

He is survived by his wife Lolita Daugherty,

Sons and Daughter-in-Laws: Gary (Donna) Daugherty, Randy (Robin) Daugherty, and Darrel (Gloria) Daugherty,

Brother JB (Beverly) Daugherty,

Grandchildren: Kevin (Valerie) Daugherty, Sara (Chad) Potter, and Kaitlyn (Quinton) Warriner.

Great-Grandchildren: Mason and Jaxon Potter, Kayden and Connor Daugherty and Kai Warriner and several nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and a host of friends

Special “Thank You” to the Fresenius Dialysis Clinic of Roane County for taking good care of Bob during his treatments.

The family will receive friends Saturday, January 11, from 11:00 to 12:00 at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood, with the funeral to follow at 12:00 with Pastor and Son Darrel Daugherty officiating. Burial service to follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood, Tennessee. Military Honors will be given by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard. 

Flowers may be sent to Evan Funeral Home in Rockwood, TN or in lieu of flowers; memorials may be made to the Star of Hope Chapel, P.O. Box 1651, Harriman, TN  37748 in Bob’s memory.