James Leo Daugherty

James Leo Daugherty age 95 of Morrow, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2023. He was born on November 2, 1927 in Judsonia, Arkansas.

Leo was a loving husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, and friend to many in his community. He had a deep love for his family and neighbors and always wanting to make sure everyone was taken care of. Leo's family and neighbors reaped the benefits of his fondness of gardening (particularly his onions) and his enjoyment of jugging (fishing for catfish). Chances are, if you knew Leo at some point in your life, you never encountered him without smiling or laughing at one of his jokes. He loved to tell stories, some true, and some not-so-true. Leo had a deep pride in his family and loved to tell anyone who would listen about what his kids and grandkids were up to. Leo was a long time member of his church Morrow Valley Christian Fellowship and loved to worship the Lord with singing or harmonica playing.

In addition to his mother, Ethel Daugherty, and 9 older siblings, Leo was also preceded in death by his loving wife Jean just 8 months earlier. They were married for 65 years and he couldn't wait to see her again.

Leo is survived by his daughter Debbie Bauer and husband Richard of Manchester, Indiana; daughter Sandy Haywood and husband Joe of Warsaw, Indiana; son Ron Daugherty of Mentone, Indiana; son Jim Daugherty and wife Sandy of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; daughter Dianna Spencer and husband Rock of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; daughter Pamela Parker and husband Stephen of Morrow, Arkansas; grandchildren Shawn Bellinger, Joey Haywood, Jonathan Haywood, Travena Pettit, Jason Daugherty, Brandon Daugherty, Kyle Daugherty, Caleb Parker, Joshua Parker, Christina Smith, Kristin Spencer, sixteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren