August 2, 2024, 84, Goldsboro —

Joseph Michael Daugherty, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born in Floyd County, Indiana on September 29, 1939, he was the son of the late Curtis Daugherty and Cecilia Volpert Daugherty.

In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his loving wife, Kathleen Daugherty; daughter, Suzanna Xavier; and sister, Mary Anne Trent.

Joseph is survived by his children, Michael Daugherty (Melissa), Kevin Daugherty (Lori), Julianna Daugherty (David), and Amber Johnson (Jack); grandchildren, Jessica Shumaker (Jacob) Morgen Gadbois (John), Connor Bean, Christine Daugherty, Kimberly Smith (Galen), Elizabeth Daugherty, Adam Daugherty, and Claire Xavier; great-grandchildren, Chloe Shumaker, William Gadbois, David Shumaker, John Gadbois, Jr., and Daniel Gadbois; and sister, Christine Barkman (Ronald). Joseph is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

For over twenty years, Joseph served his country in the United States Navy. A deep love for our country was ingrained into Joseph’s being. He had a keen and deep appreciation for the opportunities that his time in the Navy provided for him and his family.

Joseph was a faithful Church of Christ member. He attended the Church of Christ while living in Lexington Park, Maryland as well as New Bern, NC. Faith and family were paramount in Joseph’s life. He loved to have his family over and could be seen making a pot of his famous baked beans. His love for his family knew no bounds and each moment spent together with them was a memory he cherished forever.

Joseph had a special knack for finding antiques and refinishing them. After he was done with them, the once old-looking antiques would look brand new. Joseph was known to enjoy a bowl of ice cream every so often. One could often hear Joseph whistling or singing. He also enjoyed the game of golf whenever he had the opportunity to play.

A special time of visitation and remembrance will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 12 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home in Goldsboro, NC. A graveside service will follow the visitation at the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery at 2 p.m. with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 in memory of Joseph.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Seymour Funeral Home.

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