John was a proud veteran serving with the Navy Sea Bees during the Vietnam War. After his service, John spent his career as a truck driver, driving for various trucking companies and retiring from the Metro Public Works Department in Nashville.
John enjoyed working with his hands and spent much of his leisure time on woodworking projects and building furniture that he and Edna would finish. He was an avid Predators fan and would watch them whenever he could.
John is survived by his wife, Edna Dougherty; son, Robert (Amanda) Dougherty; and a sister, LeAnn Tincher.
Graveside services will be held at 2:30PM on Friday, December 29, 2023 at the Hermitage Memorial Gardens, 535 Shute Lane, Old Hickory, TN with military honors provided by the United States Navy. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Dougherty family at HermitageFH.com.
