Jan 7, 2019

Howard Russell Dougherty Sr., 80, of Washington, also known as Pap or Sherd, formerly of Dallas, W.Va., passed away Monday, December 31, 2018, in his residence. He was born March 19, 1938, in Wheeling, W.Va., a son of the late Ralph and Mabel Dague Dougherty.

Howard was a retired custodian for Truck Stops of America and honorary member of Ellsworth Voluteer Fire Department Company. He enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his buddy, Levi.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by infant brother, Nelson Dougherty; sister Jean Sadler; two sons, Earl William “Bill” Toland and Charles Herman; grandson Dustin Dougherty; and nephew Donnie, who passed as a toddler.

Survivors include his children, Lynn Milligan-Ramirez of Washington, whom was his caregiver for 18 and a half years, Russell “Russ” Howard Dougherty of West Virginia,Howard “Russell” (Dee Dee) Dougherty of Florida, Neil Shoaf of Florida and Patricia Ann (Ron) Strope of Moundsville; thirteen grandchildren, Brian Nicholas (Cheyanne) Malik Jr. of Washington, Courtney Lynn Milligan of Washington, Tori Ann Milligan of Washington, Joshua Ryan Milligan of Smithton, Christopher Edward (Allyson) Milligan of Bentleyville, Kristina (Thomas) Lumpkins of Florida, Amber (Brad) Gibbs of South Carolina, Brittany Dougherty of Florida, Ashley Dougherty of Florida, Marin Vettori of Massachusetts, Cody Vettori of Massachusetts; Trevor Dougherty of Moundsville and Brittany (Rocky) Roberts of Moundsville; fourteen great-grandchildren, Levi, Landon, Layton Malik and Austin, Logan, Madeline Milligan and eight other great-grandchildren; and eight nieces and nephews, Jim, Sue, Paul, Allen, Kenny, Kirk, Dale and Machone. Howard was known by all of his great grandchildren as G-PAP.

A Memorial gathering will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., the time of service, Wednesday, January 9, in Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger Street, Wheeling, WV. Condolences may be expressed to the family at

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