Bob Dougherty

March 21, 2018

Robert William Dougherty, 59, passed away on March 21, 2018. He was born in Rhode Island to a military family that eventually settled in VA Beach in 1973. He graduated from Bayside High School and TCC. Many people knew him for his love of classic cars. He married his high school sweetheart in 1982 and settled down to start his own family. He continued to work tirelessly until his passing. A loving and devoted father, he selflessly supported the endeavors of his children and grandchildren with a particular love for their sporting endeavors, including football and dance. Bob was predeceased by his mother the late Dolores Blackman Dougherty. He is survived by his wife Donna Lowry Dougherty; father James McClure Dougherty; children Chris, Erica, and Jennifer; grandchildren Kemon, Tyheir, Jewel, Cam’ron and Christionne; siblings Anne Maher and Richard Dougherty and numerous loving extended family members, friends, and co-workers at Huntington-Ingles with whom he worked for many years. His family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the medical staff at Sentara BelleHarbour and VOA for their compassionate care. A celebration of his life will be held at 2pm Saturday March 31, 2018 in Loving Funeral Home with Reverend Trina Woolard officiating. A reception will follow.