William Jennings Laugherty - Class of 1946

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LAUGHERTY, WILLIAM JENNINGS - age 85, of Knoxville, passed away Friday June 14, 2013, at his home. He graduated from Rule High School in 1946, was a 33rd degree Mason, and a member and deacon of First Baptist Church. William was in the real estate business for over 30 years and a property assessor for 20 years. He earned his pilot's license in 1964 and enjoyed flying. He is preceded in death by parents, Charles and Flora Laugherty; wife of 50 years, Lila Irick; and brothers, Edward and James Laugherty. Survived by wife of 12 years, Bobbie Jean Laugherty; daughter, Sherry L. Gilbertson; sons, William Jennings Laugherty, Jr. and Robert Irick Laugherty; grandchild, John W. Gilbertson; and great grandchild, Annika Leigh Gilbertson; sisters, Lorene Laugherty, Mary Beeson, Nina Becker; and brother, Joseph Laugherty and his wife, Deborah; along with several nieces and nephews. Services will be Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway, with Rev. Dave Ward officiating, interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in William's name to the organ fund at First Baptist Church, 510 W. Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. Condolences may be made at
www.berryfuneralhome.com.