Espy Daugherty, 78, of Mountain View passed away on September 13, 2024, at his home with his loved ones by his side. He was born February 7, 1946, in Stearns, Kentucky to Ernest and Laura (Slaven) Daugherty.
Espy was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He and his brother, James, had a couple of businesses (James Liquor and R & R Grocery) in Big Flat, AR. He worked with his brother-in-law, Randy, as a carpenter. He enjoyed tinkering with items to see if he could repair or make something work again. During family gatherings, you would find him tending to his beloved dogs, Star and Lady. He was of a man of few words, but his smile would light up a room. He will be greatly missed by all of his loved ones.
Espy is survived by his spouse of thirty years, Emma (Williams) Daugherty; Sons, Larry Dale Pitts and Michael (Sonya) Pitts; Grand-children, Lacey Pitts, Johnathon (Candace) Pitts, Samantha (Andy) Brown, Matthew (Meagan) Pitts, Michael Jay (Dani) Pitts and Tanner (Kassidy) Pitts; Sisters, Maxine (Benford) Smith and Faye Lawrence and twelve great-grandchildren; along with a host of family and friends.
He is preceded by death by his parents, Ernest and Laura (Slaven) Daugherty; brother, James Daugherty; great-grandson, Jaxson Matthew Pitts and his beloved dogs, Star and Lady.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 16th at 2 pm at Big Flat Cemetery in Big Flat, AR with Brother Bryan Wilkie officiating.
Pallbearers are Johnathon Pitts, Matthew Pitts, Michael Jay Pitts, Tanner Pitts and Andy Brown.
Arrangements by Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, AR.
