Gerald L. Doughtery, of Clarkston and formerly of Elmira, NY, passed away on January 1, 2017. He was 81.

Jerry served as a U.S. Marine and retired as a rural postal worker in Oxford.

He was the father of Joseph (Sharon) Matkosky, Jo-Ann (late David) Whitaker and Laura (Phil) Gonzales; grandpa of Payton, Crystal, Tara (Suj), Jessica (Matt), Jonathon (Jessica), Nathan & Nicole; great-grandpa of Leo, Justin, Madalyne, Christopher, Caylee & Nora; brother of Eddie Mike (Pat) Dougherty;

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Anna and siblings Bill, Dennis, Sharon.

A memorial service will be held Jan. 5 at 1 p.m. at Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home in Clarkston. Friends may visit after 12 p.m. Inurnment at St. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Online guestbook at www.wintfuneralhome.com.