Larry Daugherty, age 79, of Acworth, Georgia, passed away on July 15, 2026.

Larry was born on August 21, 1946, in Lake City, Tennessee. He graduated from Marietta High School, where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Sheila Jones. Together they shared 58 years of marriage filled with love, loyalty, and steadfast devotion an enduring bond and true partnership that stood the test of time.

A proud United States Marine, Larry faithfully served his country during the Vietnam War. His military service reflected his courage, discipline, and unwavering commitment values that guided him through every season of his life.

Following his military service, Larry enjoyed a long and distinguished career with Bell Labs, AT&T and Lucent Technologies. He was respected by colleagues for his intelligence, precision, and steady professionalism, and his work was a lasting source of pride.

Larry was deeply involved in his faith community, faithfully attending and serving at Roswell Street Baptist Church followed by Wildwood Baptist and later at First Baptist Church Woodstock. His faith was a guiding force in his life, offering him strength, purpose, and fellowship.

Beyond his career and service, Larry was a gifted artist. He spent many years studying and refining his talents in pencil, paint, and ink, creating works that reflected both skill and a thoughtful creative spirit. His art remained a lifelong passion that brought him joy and expression.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jeremy Daugherty. Larry is survived by his beloved wife, Sheila Daugherty; his son Jason (Carolyn) Daugherty; and his son Justin Daugherty; granddaughters Summer Goodwin, Ashton Daugherty and Ava Daugherty, along with many other treasured family members, all of whom were deeply loved by him.

Larry will be remembered as a man of quiet strength, humility, and unwavering devotion to his family, his country, and his faith. He found meaning in both life's simple pleasures and its greatest responsibilities, and his legacy lives on in all who were blessed to know him.

Arrangements-
Thursday, July 30, 2026 Lakeside Funeral Home
• Visitation: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
• Service: 11:30 a.m.
• Processional: Following service
• National Memorial Cemetery: 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.