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Johnnie Carl Dougherty
31 Aug 1941 – 22 Aug 2024
| Birth | 31 Aug 1941 |
| Death | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Cemetery | Texhoma Cemetery Texhoma , Sherman County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Bob Fleming on 24 Aug 2024 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/273862378 |
Bio
Johnnie Dougherty, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024, in Booker, Texas, at the age of 82. He was born on August 31, 1941, in Elkhart, Kansas to his parents Carl Vernon and Anna Jo (Hagelberg) Dougherty. Johnnie married Ruth Alice Cunningham on December 27, 1964 in Guymon, Oklahoma. Their love knew no bounds to one another, they were inseparable for 59 adored and loving years. They seen and traveled many places together, one of their favorites was going to Las Vegas for the National Finals Rodeo. With being a lifetime resident of Eva, Oklahoma, he and Ruth proudly raised their two children out on their own piece of paradise where they roped and ranched. He, Ruth, Kevin, and Shelley all graduated from Yarbrough High School, in Yarbrough, Oklahoma. His love and roots ran deep for his community of Eva. For over 20 years, Johnnie served with dedication as an integral part of the Texas County Road Department in Texhoma, Oklahoma, while simultaneously embracing his identity as a farmer and rancher in Texas County, Oklahoma, and Morton County, Kansas. A proud veteran, Johnnie served in the United States Army, embodying the values of service and commitment both during and after his military career. In addition to his professional pursuits, Johnnie had a deep passion for team roping. As a lifetime member of the United States Team Roping Championships and Coors Roping, he showcased his skills and formed lasting friendships at various roping events. Alongside his beloved wife, Ruth, Johnnie cherished the memories made while traveling to roping events, where they both enjoyed reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. Johnnie's proudest accomplishments were rooted in his family. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren deeply. He is survived by his loving wife, 1 son and his wife; 1 daughter and her husband; and five cherished grandchildren. He was also the proud great-grandfather to his great-grandchildren. Among those who mourn his passing are his brother and wife ; his sister-in-law; and many other relatives and friends whose lives he touched. Johnnie is preceded by his parents and brother Joe Dougherty ; father and mother-in-law, Oro and Charlease Cunningham, and brothers-in-law, Carl Cunningham and Charley Cunningham . Their memories live on through the stories shared and the legacies established in his family. A memorial has been established for donors choice, in the care of Robson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 606, Elkhart, Kansas 67954. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 2 PM until 6 PM with family receiving friends from 2 PM to 5 PM and Monday, August 26, 2024, from 9 AM until 6 PM, at Robson Funeral Home of Elkhart. A funeral service to honor Johnnie's life will be held at First Christian Church, Texhoma, Oklahoma, on August 27, 2024, at 2:30 PM. Burial to follow at Texhoma Cemetery, Texhoma, Sherman County, Texas. Johnnie Dougherty will be remembered for his unwavering love, dedication, and the joyful moments that defined his remarkable life. His spirit will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
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