Virgil L. "Butch" Daugherty, Jr,

Virgil (Butch) Daugherty Jr. of Covington, Ky passed from this life on Monday, May 25, 2020 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born on July 31, 1960 to Virgil Lee Daugherty Sr. and Fern Faye Garrison Capps who preceded him in death. He was a carpenter by trade. He was a fun-loving man with a smile that infected all who knew him. He was a fighter and stayed in good spirits until the end, he was loved and will be greatly missed by all.

Virgil is survived by his significant other of 26 years, Brenda Beekman, a son, Virgil Blake Daugherty of Covington, Ky, 2 bonus sons Michael Beekman (Sarah McGlothin) of Covington, Ky, and Joshua Beekman (Desirae) of Ryland Heights, Ky, 6 bonus grandchildren, seven sisters, Carol Cain (Steve) of Marysville, Ohio, Jeannie Bunch (Rick) of Russell Springs, Ky, Linda Daugherty Alsip of Somerset, Ky, Carol Daugherty Siegert (Joe) of Hebron, Ky, Mary Daugherty of Somerset, Ky, Donna Daugherty Burdine (Tommy) of Somerset, Ky, Tonya Capps of Marvelle, Ark, one brother James Price (Marsha) of Shopville, Ky, 16 nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. Also, surviving are his close friends Kenny Mitchem and John Groneck.

There will be a brief viewing for friends and family on

Thursday, May 28, 2020

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Walker Funeral Home,

1129 Garrard Street, Covington Ky. 41015

(There is a limit of no more than 20 visitors in the building at a time and all social distancing protocols will be in effect.)

There will be a graveside service for Virgil at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020, at his final resting place in the Garrison Family Cemetery in Mt. Victory, Ky.

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Walker Funeral Home, 1129 Garrard Street, Covington, Kentucky (41011)  is honored to serve the  Daugherty family.  Please call (859) 261-6635 or visit www.WalkerFuneralHome.com for additional information.

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