Terry Daugherty

Terry Wendell Daugherty, 76, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018, in Bigfork, MT.

He was born February 7, 1942, in Alexander City, AL.  After high school Terry joined the Army. During the course of his military career he was stationed in Germany, Hawaii, Korea, and he also served in the 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam. Terry was a member of the Army Marksmanship Unit at Ft. Benning, GA, and had many accomplishments as a military marksman. In 1969, he won the National Trophy Individual, he later won The Interservice Championship in 1973. He was also on the President’s Hundred, and holds a distingushed rifleman badge. He was nominated into the Army Service Rifle Hall of Fame in 2006. The shooting team and the friendships formed during this period of his life were some of Terry’s fondest memories.

After retiring  with 20 years in the Army he became a Certified Nissan Master Mechanic and later worked and retired as a gunsmith at Nelson Custom Guns in Columbus, GA.

Terry had several hobbies he enjoyed after retiring. He loved restoring vintage British cars and touring the hills and mountains with his wife and the British Car Club of Montgomery, Alabama. He also learned the art of woodturning and took great joy in sharing his creations  with friends.

Terry is survived by his wife Lynette Herseim Daugherty; his daughters Jennifer Daugherty, Dana Daugherty, and their mother LaWanda Mobley Daugherty; and nine grandchildren, Kelly Ann Cook, Kari Daugherty, Dylan Lipe, Jillian Furniss, Heather Berry, Murray T. Odom III, Brittany Daugherty, Alexandria Mahone, Nikolas Adams; and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Dan and Sybil Daugherty of Alexander City, AL; and his two daughters Tammy Odom and Stephenie Johnston; and one grandson Stephen Slinker.

Terry chose to have his ashes at eternal rest in the mountains of Montana. Friends are encouraged to visit our website at www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory caring for the family.