Richard Leon “Rick” Daugherty, 55, of East Ridge died on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at his home.
He was born Feb. 18, 1959, in Chattanooga, and grew up in the East Lake community.
Rick was preceded in death by his grandparents, Glenn and Margurite Key and John and Irene Daugherty.
He was employed by Yale Carolinas Incorporated. Rick enjoyed restoring antique cars. He played baseball for the Wesleyan Church.
Survivors include his spouse, Michelle Daugherty; children, Jesse Daugherty and Layden Daugherty; step-children, Savannah Lacher and Cameron Lacher; father, Truman Daugherty; mother, Martha Key; nieces, Megan Stafford and Alison Stafford; great-niece, Danni Reynolds.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Reverend David Cobb and Reverend James Watson officiating. Interment will follow in the Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday and Monday.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.