Charles L. Dougherty

Charles Leslie Dougherty, 82, of Sharpsburg, GA passed away September 10, 2024 at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. Charles was born in Chillicothe, OH to the late Donald and Jane Dougherty. As a child, his family relocated to Tallahassee, FL where he was raised. He was the oldest of three boys, and as a teen he discovered a love for music. He learned to play the bass clarinet and played it from high school into his college years at Florida State University for the Seminole marching band. Charles had an extensive classical music collection and cherished it throughout his life. As a young man, he relocated to Boston, MA, where he decided to pursue a career in accounting. He attended Bentley College, and lived in a brownstone near Beacon St in Back Bay, an area unmatched with the rich history of our country. His favorite place to have dinner was at the Durgin Park restaurant, which was established in 1827, and remained as a landmark for the Boston citizens for almost 200 years. Even in his later years, Charles would harken back to his wonderful days in the city of Boston, which he loved so much. Charles had a voracious appetite for learning. He was extremely well read, and could hold his own in any conversation. He was not particularly a fan of sports, however, he would never hesitate to defer to the other party for sake of conversation. Charles was always willing to allow the topic to proceed for the sake of friendship. As a father who wanted his children to experience the world beyond their South Georgia home, he would load the family up during the 1970's and take a drive up to Atlanta to attend various dinner theatres. Charles' love for learning translated into his life as an adventurer, and he made it a point to experience the world by travelling and experiencing other cultures. He was able to see much of Europe, Israel, Canada and of course the USA. In his later years, he invested much time in the public library system. He served for many years as the president of the Friends of the Library System. In his senior years, as dementia crept in, Charles retained an excellent ability to recall, with fondness, his many experiences throughout his life. He spent his time confined to a nursing home due to his failing health. He NEVER had a complaint or harsh word for any worker or visitor. Everyone was greeted with a "perfect" salutation and ALWAYS a "thank you", regardless of how small the assistance or how short the visit might be. Charles taught his family many things. He reinforced the importance of humility, kindness, and integrity. He emphasized the fact that education was never wasted. Whether he used his words or not, Charles' life was a daily example of how to live life in a world of chaos. Charles will be dearly missed, but we find great comfort in knowing that he was a believer in Christ and that we will see him once again. Charles is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patsy, his brother Thomas Dougherty, his 4 Children: Gary Dougherty (Penni), Angie Weathersby (Marty), John Dougherty (Jennifer), and Craig Dougherty (Dolly). He is also survived by 6 grandchildren who loved him dearly, as well as 3 great-grandchildren. The family is planning a service of celebration at a later date, and the obituary will have updated arrangements once they have been finalized. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580

Charles L. Dougherty

November 4, 1941 - September 10, 2024