Dire Noble Dougherty, 22, of Murray, KY, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024.
Dire was born to Gene Dougherty and Lauralee Latimer on May 26, 2002 in Lexington, KY. He was a graduate of Murray High School Class of 2021 and attended Purpose Church in Murray.
Throughout his life, Dire loved to play many sports, and excelled at each one. He loved listening to music and spending time outdoors, especially at the lake catching fish. The fondness of the water extended to visits to the beach with family. Yet, amidst all that Dire encountered in his life, his true happiness was found in the company of his loving family. His presence brought warmth and light to all who knew him. He was loved by so many and will be dearly missed.
Preceding him in death is his grandfather, Ward Dougherty.
Those left to cherish many wonderful memories are his parents, Gene Dougherty (Crystal) of Little York, IL, and Lauralee Latimer (Jeremy) of Puryear, TN; sisters, Layne Latimer of Puryear, TN, Merritt Latimer of Puryear, TN, Ellie Dougherty of Lexington, KY, Addison Dougherty of Medina, TN; brothers, Landen Dougherty of Paris, TN, Channing Dougherty of Paris, TN, Luca Dougherty of Little York, IL; step sisters, Harper and Amelia Allman of IL; his adoring grandparents, Kenny and Tammie Hoover of Murray, Barbara Dougherty of Paris, TN, Pat Latimer of Murray, Ray and Carol Davis of Milan, TN. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him dearly.
Private, family services will be held Thursday, June 13, 2024.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.
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Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is entrusted with caring for his family.