Leroy Daugherty, 84, of Statesville N.C., passed away on June 10, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born July 12, 1937, to William Columbus Daugherty and Rhoda Daugherty in Iredell County, N.C.

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, William and Rhoda; brothers, Clyde Darty, Charlie Darty, James Franklin Darty, Arthur Lee Darty, Henry Darty, and Larry Charles Darty; and sister, Dorothy Mae Bellamy.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving sister, Florence Clark of Southfield, Mich.; special niece, Carrie Young of Statesville, N.C.; niece, Dorothy Johnson of Salisbury, N.C.; great nieces and nephew, Katia Booker (Corey), Kristina Young (Traci), and Marcel Bellamy (Tosha); great-great nephews and niece, Kyra, Kamar, Lonlon, and Paxton; as well as a host of other nieces and nephews.

Leroy attended RA Clement School growing up. He was also a member at New Jerusalem Holiness Church in Woodleaf, N.C. Leroy worked his younger years at a sawmill and on the farm. He loved being outside, hunting and fishing, watching Westerns on TV, and music. Leroy always had a smile on his face.

The Daugherty family would like to personally thank everyone who helped take care of Leroy, and for the prayers and love they have showed him throughout his lifetime.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 14, at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 12 noon with service to follow.

Please send flowers to Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Daugherty family.