Obituary of Robert Cleveland Dougherty

Robert Cleveland Dougherty, 61, died Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey Hospital. Born in Sumter, he was a son of Frances Kinney Berry and the late Gerald F. Dougherty. Mr. Dougherty was a retired Item carrier and was an automotive parts salesman. Surviving are his mother of Sumter; four nephews, Matthew Shrack of Sumter, Jonathan Shrack of Columbia, Thomas Dougherty of Columbia and Tyler Dougherty of Sumter. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Earl Berry, Sr.; a brother, William Dougherty and a sister, Irene Dougherty Shrack. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday in the Chapel of the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with Rev. Josh McClendon officiating. Memorials may be made to the family in care of the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.