James Kenneth Daugherty, 96, of Katy, TX, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 14, 2018. James was born April 6, 1922 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was blessed with a long, wonderful life. He served in the U. S Army, in World War II, and after his military tour, he volunteered in the Merchant Marines. He retired from the Port of Houston, as a Port Security Officer.
James was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Beatrice Daugherty, his Father William Daugherty, his Mother Mary Ella Daugherty, Brother George Daugherty, and Sister Maxine Roberts.
Survived by his children, Barbara (Calvin), Janet (Rob), Denise (Jim) and Margaret; grandchildren, Brenda (Kent), Trisia, Kenneth (Tracy), Michael (Jennifer), Chris (Sandra), Keisha, and Amber (Eric); Great grandchildren, Chris (Juanita), Nathan, Logan, Laurelee, Hailey, Samantha, Lillian, Charlotte, Eric, Matthew, Maci, Vantaisha and Kani’jah; Great-great-grandchildren, Chris and Matthew.