Thomas Dougherty

Dr. Thomas Hamilton Dougherty, 85, of Chillicothe, died 2:15 pm, Saturday, February 28, 2015, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born March 28, 1929 in Woodsfield, OH to the late Dr. Clesson H. and Marie C. Gatten Dougherty. On September 14, 1947 he married the former Marilyn Ruble Dougherty, who died September 11, 1999. Survivors include his children, Jim Dougherty, of Fayetteville, NC, Pamela (John) Compher, Lynchburg, VA, Jill (Brent) Anderson, of Chillicothe, and Jenny (Bryan) Ralls, of Chesapeake, VA; 7 grandchildren, Bobby Dougherty, Kim Chiang, Eric Compher, Mindy Lebeau, Shawna Kramer, and Zach and Jordan Ralls; 6 great-grandchildren; and his brother-in-law and best friend, Bob Ruble. Dr. Dougherty was a dentist and active in many civic and professional organizations. He served in the US Army and was a member of the Bainbridge Church of Christ. He was an avid horseman, hunter, and enjoyed sporting clays. A celebration of his life will be held 1:00 pm Saturday in the Bainbridge Church of Christ, Pastors Steve Alexander and Kevin Greene officiating. Friends may call 11-1 Saturday at the church. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Adena Health Foundation, Hospice House Project, 272 Hospital Rd., Suite 1, Chillicothe, OH 45601.
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