DOUGHERTY, Bobby Joe - b. May 7, 1937 - d. September 13, 2017

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Bobby Joe Dougherty of Longton, Kansas died on September 13, 2017 at his home in Longton at the age of 80.  He was born on May 7, 1937 in Eureka, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Lily Leona (Gray) Dougherty.

As a child, the family moved around a lot while Bobby's father worked on the railroad, did pipeline work, and mining.  In the 1950s they settled in Wichita, Kansas.  Bobby graduated from Plainview High School after which he joined the United States Air Force in 1957.

In 1956, Bobby was united in marriage to Sandra Rae Arnold.  Four children were born to this union.  Sandra preceded him in death.  He was later united in marriage to Charlotte Jane Cullingford.  To this union was born one child.  Charlotte preceded him in death.  Bobby retired from the Air Force in 1975 at which time he joined the Salvation Army as a Captain, serving in England.  In 2003, Bobby was united in marriage to Ann Margaret Jude in Wichita, Kansas.  They returned to the United States in the mid 2000s, making their home in Longton.  He began pastoring the Piedmont Christian Church and the Beaumont Christian Church.  He was a Life Member of VFW Post 1186 in Independence, Kansas.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Ann of the home; four children, Lois Marie Adamson of Omaha, Nebraska, Robert Joseph Dougherty of Delaware, Ohio, Margaret Elaine Stokes of Stowmarket, England, and Penelope Jane Williams of Widdrington, England; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and siblings, Ammie Elaine Rankin of Eureka, Kansas and Margaret Mae Clare of Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Sandra and Charlotte; his daughter, Teresa Rae Dougherty; and his brother, Daily Dean Dougherty.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, September 22, 2017 at Koup Family Funeral Home in Eureka, Kansas with Rev. Dr. Bill Munson of the Lighthouse Baptist Church officiating.  Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Eureka, Kansas.  Visitation hours are set from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the Elk County Ministerial Alliance.  Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, 121 N. Oak Street, Eureka, Kansas 67045 which is overseeing arrangements.  Condolences may be left for the family online at www.koupfunerals.com.

(taken from the Koup Family Funeral Home website)