William "Bill" Dougherty's Obituary
William T. Dougherty, 59, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 in his home.
William was born December 27, 1955, in Rantoul, Il., the son of Thomas Edward and Lydia Amy (Lawhun) Dougherty. Bill worked at the Macon County Sheriff’s Office for several years. He also owned his own Pizza place in the 1980’s. He loved watching the Chicago Cubs, drawing, collecting, and spending time with his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by friends and family.
He was a beloved father and grandfather to, Brandi Wible (Eric), Elizabeth Stomila (Moe), William Jr. (Heidi), Thomas, Edward, and Richard (Morgan) and eight grandchildren.
Services to celebrate the life of William T. Dougherty will be 2pm, Saturday 24, 2015, at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial will take place in El Paso, IL at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family.
The family of William T. Dougherty is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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