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Eugene Corb Daughtery

January 6, 1925 ~ September 18, 2019

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Eugene Corb Daugherty, age 94, resident of Union Community Philippi, passed away Wednesday September 18, 2019 at the home of his daughter. Eugene was born January 6, 1925 in Barbour County a son of the late Virgil Henry and Cora Blanche (Ervin) Daugherty. Eugene was united in marriage to Betty (Harris) Daugherty who preceded him in death on June 9, 2003. Surviving is- One daughter, Kathy Shahan and husband Robert of Philippi One son, Michael F. Daughterty of Clarksburg A young lady he loved like a daughter, Jodie Everson of Belington Two young men he loved like sons, Billy Kennedy and Davey Kennedy Grandchildren, Melinda Karlen and husband Jimmy Darrell Shahan and wife Jill all of Philippi Great grandchildren, Trey and Paisley Karlen, Matthew and Makenzie Shahan Beloved K9 companion, Tia Several nieces and nephews Eugene was preceded in death by son, Virgil Henry Daugherty; He was the last surviving member of his immediate family having been preceded in death by sisters, Evelyn Finley, Veda Daugherty, Vevia Ketchem, Neveda Sinsel, Claudette “Cody” Burner; brothers, Erskel, Leon, Eddie and Bertsell “Pippy” Daugherty. Eugene was a coal miner an avid farmer, he was an animal lover especially horses, dogs and cats. Eugene served in the US Navy, he enlisted in the US Navy during WWII, and he served on the USS Destroyer, and USS Dale and was baptized. He received the Pacific Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, Defense Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, Commendation Ribbon, and the Victory Medal. Eugene was a member of the VFW Post #410. Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Thursday September 19, from 6-8, and on Friday September 20, from 8 am- 3 pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 pm with Rev. Dr. Danny Franke officiating. Interment will follow in the Pitman Cemetery with military honors being accorded.

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  2. Sending prayers for family and friends. So sorry for loss
    If I can help in anyway please call us. God Bless. Jack sure loved talking to Eugene loved to listen to the stories about growing up around here. He was a very sharp man had a good head on his shoulders . You will be missed

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  4. May you be riding free over the clouds on the most beautiful stallion ever my mentor, my friend…you will forever be in my heart

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  7. Well Dad you had a long run at life and you crossed the finish line for this one and moved on too the next one. God must have needed a land steward to help him and few animals who needed someone to love them.

    They community lost a huge piece of history when they lost you not to mention the oldest Democrat. You were full of stories and passed them on to the people you cared about and now they can be told again and you will be in their memory and hearts as they are re-told.

    Jodi thank you for the piece you wrote to Dad I think we all wished that for him but did not know how to say it.

    See you in the next life.

    bev

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  9. I'm so sorry for your loss, I remember when I was a kid our family lived below Eugene and Betty in Union. Spent a lot of time sneaking up over the hill. There was a path from our house up to and past the Union Church of Christ and along the road we'd go to the Daugherty house to play. They treated us kids like there own. I'm glad for the memories I have of them. Kathy, just know I'm thinking of you and I miss our good ole days in the country.

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  11. Your memory will be with this cousin until the end. You riding your horse through the Belington parade back in the day. You were well thought of by my Dad and myself. Can't be there am in the Philippines but I will miss Your knowledge of horses my Friend. C Ya again someday

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