James Francis Doughty

James Francis Doughty, age 34 of Antwerp died Friday November 28, 2008 at his residence. He was born August 6, 1974 in Avon Park, Florida, the son of Ronald and Rosemarie (Downs) Doughty. On October 21, 2000 he married Sera L. (Smith) Doughty.

He was a professional musician and an instructor of music.

Jim will be sadly missed by his wife, Sera; his parents, Ronald & Rosemarie of Jefferson, Georgia; brother, Phillip of Athens Georgia; sister, Krista Jacobson of Lawrenceville, Georgia; paternal grandmother, Mary Doughty of Emerson, N.J; his maternal grandmother, Rose Downs of Park Ridge, N.J.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Donald and Rebekah Smith of Antwerp.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Robert Downs and his paternal grandfather, Horace Doughty.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday December 1, 2008 at St John Lutheran Church, Hicksville. The Rev. Donald G Leckrone will officiate.

In lieu of flowers it is requested that memorial contributions be made to Sera Doughty. They may be mailed to Dooley Funeral Home, PO Box 452, Antwerp, Ohio 45813.

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