Alvin McKinley "Foots" Daugherty, 86, Clinton, passed away on
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his home. He was born March 13, 1938, to
Robert and Bertha Daugherty in Anderson County.
Alvin was a hard-working man and took care of his family his entire life.
He spent his career working at Clinton Auto Parts, Fox Salvage, and
later retired from Accurate Paper Box. Alvin was a member of the Mt.
Olive Baptist Church in Clinton. He loved wood working in his garage,
trips to Home Depot and Rural King, gardening with his neighbors, and
spending time with his family, especially his eight grandchildren. Alvin
loved animals and enjoyed taking care of his dog Dolly and cats Tom
and Mama Cat.
Alvin is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Bertha Daugherty;
stepmother Jewel; brothers Morris and Raymond; sisters Trula, Joyce,
and Michael Anne (who considered Alvin her father); granddaughters
Susan and Brandie; son-in-law John Wayne.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years Susie Daugherty;
daughters Kathy, Patty, and Martha (husband Jeremy); grandchildren
Amanda (husband Joey), Jacob (girlfriend Alandria), Kayla (boyfriend
Issac), Grace, Elijah, and John; brother David (who considered Alvin his
father); sister Wanda; stepsiblings Judy, Ellen, Darlene, and Robert.​
The family would like to give special thanks to UT Hospice for the fine
care and loving caregivers.
The family will receive friends from 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday, January 30,
2025, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with funeral services
at 7 p.m. Family and friends will meet on Friday, January 31, 2025,
at 12:40PM and go in funeral procession to Sunset Cemetery for a
1:00PM interment. Brother Clayton Duncan will officiate the services.
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