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Gordon Wesley Doughty, Taylor County, KY (1944-2018)

February 6, 1944 ~ June 17, 2018 (Age 74)


He was a retiree of the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville, where he had worked as a boiler operator. Mr. Doughty professed faith in Christ and attended the Mannsville United Methodist Church as his health allowed. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and served his country honorably during the Vietnam era. He was born in Jackson, TN, and was a resident of Mannsville, KY, at the time of his death. His wife, Dolores Haferkorn Doughty, survives. He leaves 23 direct, two step, and one former step living descendants. Five siblings survive, including Jeanine Allen of Tennessee, Jackie Dyer of Louisiana, Charlene Semon of Florida, Michael Wilson of Columbia, KY; and Charles Wilson of Campbellsville, KY
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Mr. Gordon Wesley Doughty of the Mannsville community in Taylor County, KY, passed from this life on Sunday, June 17, 2018 after an extended illness.

At the request of Mr. Doughty, cremation rites were accorded him by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. There will be a memorial service and meal to honor his life on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 5:30pmCT/6:30pmET, in the fellowship hall of the Mannsville United Methodist Church, 179 Bradfordsville Road, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. John Hall will be officiating.



Gordon Wesley Doughty, Taylor County, KY (1944-2018)


He was born in Jackson, Madison County, TN on February 6, 1944. He was the son of the late George W. Doughty, Sr. & Catherine Elizabeth (Craig) Wilson. He died Sunday, June 17, 2018 at the age of 74 years, 4 months, and 11 days of age.

He was a retiree of the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville, where he had worked as a boiler operator. Mr. Doughty professed faith in Christ and attended the Mannsville United Methodist Church as his health allowed. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and served his country honorably during the Vietnam era.

He leaves to mourn his passing:
  • His wife: Dolores (Haferkorn) Doughty, Campbellsville, KY

  • Two stepchildren: David Mikowski and Tina McClellan and husband Gerald, all of Campbellsville, KY

  • A former stepdaughter and family friend: Elizabeth Mikowski of Campbellsville, KY

  • Five siblings: Jeanine Allen of Tennessee, Jackie Dyer of Louisiana, Charlene Semon of Florida, Michael Wilson of Columbia, KY; and Charles Wilson of Campbellsville, KY

  • Eight grandchildren

  • Fifteen great-grandchildren

  • And a host of other family and close friends
He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Carl Wilson, and a brother, Claude "Bo" Dugger.

Send condolences to the family of Gordon Wesley Doughty

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Hope Lodge, a charity in Lexington that holds special meaning to the family. Those can be made in person during the meal, or any time at the funeral home.

The L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY, is in charge of arrangements.


This story was posted on 2018-06-19 02:57:05


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Gordon Wesley Doughty, Taylor County, KY (1944-2018)



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