Richard Daugherty

Richard Jeffery Daugherty, age 59, of Trussville, Alabama, passed away on August 26, 2023, after a long and well fought battle of heart disease.

Jeff was born on August 26, 1964, to Richard Jerrell Daugherty and Mary Judith Shrader.

Jeff met the love of his life in 2002 and were married for 17 years. They went on adventures often and spent most of their time enjoying life together. Jeff was a loving and devoted father. Family meant more to Jeff than anything in the world. He was unendingly proud of his daughter, Jennifer Daugherty Sweatman, his son, Richard Justin Daugherty, and his son, Christopher William O’Neal. He always tried his best to support his wonderful wife and children in any way possible.

Jeff was loved by so many. His presence joyfully filled up any room.

Richard Jeffery Daugherty was predeceased by his father, Richard Jerrell Daugherty, his brother, Russell Lee Daugherty, and his beloved uncles, David and Sonny Stewart.

He is survived by his mother, Judith Shrader, his loving wife, Alesia Daugherty, his children, Jennifer Sweatman, Justin Daugherty, Christopher O’Neal, and his grandchildren, Kaden O’Neal, Jax Sweatman, and Jolene Sweatman.

He was a legend, and legends are never forgotten.

Please join us to celebrate the life of Jeff Daugherty. Visitation and services will be held at Church of the Highlands Chapel, Grantsmill RD. 35210 on Thursday, August 31^st. Family visitation will be at 9:30. Visitation for friends will be at 10:00 with service at 11:00 following.

There will be a committal service at 12:30. Jefferson Memorial Mausoleum 1591 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL  35235.