Paul Henry Dougherty, 57, of Bolivar, Missouri, passed away June 17, 2012, at his home, in Bolivar. He was born, July 31, 1954 in Lake City, Iowa to the late Russell L. And Rosemary (Fowler) Dougherty.
Paul was raised in Northwest Iowa, where he lived and enjoyed most of his life, before moving to Bolivar, Missouri in 2010. In his spare time, Paul enjoyed playing bingo, where he met many people that he counted as friends. He also enjoyed watching professional bull riding, pro wrestling, and pro golf. Paul loved life, loved his family and friends, and always had a smile ready to share with others.
He is preceded in death by, both of his parents, his grandparents, Bert and Sue Dougherty, a grandmother, Marie Duden, two aunts; Mary Alice Anderson and Marjorie Dougherty and one uncle, Roy Dougherty.
Paul is survived by two brothers ; Russell and wife Mary of Manson, Iowa, and Ernie and wife Doreen of Topeka, Kansas and three sisters; Susan Mason and Neal Anderson of Milford, Iowa, Pamela Dougherty of Bolivar, Missouri and Mary Brock and husband Doug of Willard, Missouri. In addition to his brothers and sisters, who will mourn his passing, Paul also had 15 nieces and nephews and 21 great nieces and nephews.
Graveside services for Paul Henry Dougherty will be at 3:00 PM, Thursday June 21, 2012 at Union Cemetery in Pomeroy, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pamela Dougherty at Pitts Chapel of Greenlawn Funeral Homes 316 East Broadway Bolivar, Missouri 65613.
Family and friends may sign a guest book or send private condolences at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Chapel of Greenlawn Funeral Homes in Bolivar, Missouri.