Clifford J. Daugherty, age 77 of Waterford, Michigan passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. He is survived by his wife Daniele of 57 years; his sons, Bruce and Irwin (Cara) Daugherty and sister Sally (Peter) Dailey along with three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Clifford served 20 years in the Army and Army Reserves and retired as an E6 Staff Sergeant. He was a member of Co. F 425th Inf Ranger Airborne LRRP in Pontiac, where he received the Medal of Valor, among other medals. He retired from Chrysler and then went on to work as an EMT and Paramedic for Alliance Mobile Health, work he thoroughly enjoyed. Cliff enjoyed boating, metal detecting, cross country skiing and running. He ran the 5K in Frankenmuth every year for the past 30 years. He also liked to travel.
Cremation has taken place. Interment will be scheduled at a later date in Great Lakes National Cemetery with military honors under the auspices of the United States Army. Those planning a memorial donation may consider St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan.