James Micheal Daugherty

James Michael Daugherty, “Mike”, 87, passed away in Chesterfield, VA on December 24, 2019. A long time resident of Chester, Mike and his wife of 52 years, the late Mary Frances Kello Daugherty raised four children in the community. Throughout Chester, Mike was known as a loving husband, father, grandfather and in earlier years as a youth softball/baseball coach and avid runner. During his 45+ year career in industry beginning as an operator, shift supervisor and ultimately a human resources manager, Mike positively impacted and provided opportunity for countless individuals/employees at ICI, Maruchan and InterSpan. Mike graduated from Stony Creek High School, Stony Creek ,VA and was the son of the late Paul W. and Rhenda Daugherty. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances and daughter Katie Lynette Daugherty. He is survived by daughter, Wanda D. Klein and husband Z Klein of Nelson County, VA; son Douglas A. Daugherty; son J. Michael Daugherty Jr and wife Cathy of Chester, VA.; seven grandchildren – Tyler W. Schmidt and wife Alexandrea of San Francisco, CA; Joshua Daugherty of Richmond,VA, Katelyn Daugherty of Denver,CO, Kelsey Daugherty of Dallas,TX, Trevor W. Daugherty of Prince George, VA; J. Daulton Daugherty of Prince George, Va; Lucas Daugherty of Chester,Va; a loving sister-in-law Katie Kello Alexander and her family. A graveside interment service will be held at Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Chester,Va on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the Lucy Corr Foundation at lucycorr.org.