John Henry Doughty's Obituary
John Henry Doughty of Dry Creek, Louisiana, passed away in route to Houston, Texas on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the age of 78. John was born in Clarksville, TN on September 23, 1942 to John Floyd Doughty and Loura Mae Weathers Doughty
Visitation will be at Dry Creek Bible Church, 8341 LA-113, Dry Creek, Louisiana on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and again on Friday, January 29, 2021 from 10:00 AM to the time of Service 2:00 PM, with Brother Sam Burchard, officiating. Interment will follow at Dry Creek Cemetery, Dry Creek, Louisiana.
John was employed by Acadia Parish School Board from 1965 to 1970, and from 1970 to 1971 Vermillion Parish School Board, then again for Acadia Parish from 1971 until he retired in 2007. John enjoyed a good political debate, reading, camping, hiking and fishing.
John is preceded by his Father, Floyd Doughty and his Mother Lura Mae Doughty.
John is survived by his loving WIFE of 18 years, Joyce Cox Doughty of Dry Creek. They were married in Dry Creek, Louisiana on October 5, 2002. John is remembered by his Son, Richard Doughty and wife Jenny Doughty of Lafayette, LA; two Daughters, Charlotte Avery and husband Jay Avery of Houston, TX and Sarah Doughty of Lafayette, LA; two Sisters, Nancy Magnani and husband Frank Magnani of Palmetta Bay, FL and Cindy Jernigan and husband Eddie Jernigan of Columbus, MS; his Niece, Lisa Klutts and her husband Jeremy Klutts, and Nephew, John Lamar Jernigan and his wife Carla Jernigan; grandchildren, 2 great nephews, and 3 great nieces.
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