Jerry Ronald Daughety, 72, of Kinston passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents Theodore Bright and Tessie Sanderson Daughety. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He worked with Kinston Fire Department, Overnite Transportation and NC Department of Transportation.

Jerry was a member of Sandy Bottom Fire Department, Southwood Fire Department and Southwood Memorial Christian Church. He is survived by his wife Yvonne Whaley Daughety, daughter Amy Daughety Taylor and husband Ryan, son Ronald Eric Daughety and special friend Heather Philyaw, grandchildren Vanessa Nichole Cash, Avery Claire Taylor, Katelynn Rhea Daughety, Briley Ryan Taylor, Dillon Reid Daughety, Coleman Rivers Taylor, Michaela Raye Philyaw and Lyndsey Marie Philyaw, sister Ann Daughety Taylor and husband Elwood, brother Tommy Daughety and wife Ann, mother-in-law Dorothy “Dot” Whaley and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Southwood Memorial Christian Church Friday, August 16, 2019 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Funeral will be held at Southwood Memorial Christian Church Saturday, August 17, 2019 with Pastor Andrew Shue officiating at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southwood Memorial Christian Church Christian Men’s Fellowship, 1027 Highway 58 South, Kinston, NC 28504.