William Jennings Laugherty

Laugherty, William Jennings –age 85 of Knoxville passed away Friday June 14, 2013 at his home. He graduated from Rule High School in 1946, was a 33rd degree Mason, and a member and deacon of First Baptist Church. William was in the real estate business for over 30 years and a property assessor for 20 years. He earned his pilot’s license in 1964 and enjoyed flying. He is preceded in death by parents Charles and Flora Laugherty, wife of 50 years, Lila Irick and brothers Edward and James Laugherty. Survived by wife of 12 years Bobbie Jean Laugherty, daughter Sherry L. Gilbertson, sons William Jennings Laugherty, Jr. and Robert Irick Laugherty, grandchild John W. Gilbertson and great grandchild Annika Leigh Gilbertson; sisters Lorene Laugherty, Mary Beeson, Nina Becker and brother Joseph Laugherty and his wife Deborah;sister-in-law, Vivian Akins Laugherty; along with several nieces and nephews. Services will be Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 2:00pm in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway, with Rev. Dave Ward officiating, interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00pm prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in William’s name to the organ fund at First Baptist Church, 510 W. Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. Condolences may be made at www.berryfuneralhome.com.