Paul D.

Daughtry, Sr.

Paul Deloy Daughtry, Sr. passed away at his home, surrounded by family, on March 26. Private graveside services will be held on Wednesday, March 29th. Bro Sean Jacobs and Bro Mike Hanscom will officiate. Paul was born in Grady County to Alvin Daughtry and Myrtice Walden Daughtry on August 25, 1934. On September 30, 1956, at Eastside Baptist church in Cairo, GA, he married the love of his life, Maxine Thompson. He served in the US Army, during the Korean War. He later went on to graduate from Birdwood College. He then began his career at Thomasville Coca-Cola Company, which lasted for 39 years. Anyone who knew him, knew he had four things he cherished, his wife, his family, hunting, and fishing.  He will be loved and missed by all who knew him. He was a devoted member of Eastside Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 66 years and two children, Cindy Daughtry Milam (Kenny), and Paul Deloy Daughtry, Jr. (Lynn). Five grandchildren- Patrick Milam (Alicia), Mandie Milam Parker (Stewart), Heather Daughtry Johnson (Jeb), Brandon Roberts (Kellee), Candace Roberts Hopkins (David)- Great Grandchildren Kenly Milam (Chason), Ethan Milam, Bryce & Madi Parker, Cade & Max Johnson, Tynlee & Payson Roberts, Walker, Mason & Annie Lynn Hopkins. He is survived by siblings Merle Bell, Annette Shinn, Jackie Merkison (Don), Glenda Herndon (Billy), Larry Daughtry(Cha-Leen), Ralph Daughtry (Nola), Eddie Daughtry (Beverly). He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings- Alvin Daughtry, Jr. and Doris Patterson. Sister-in-law Paulette Daughtry and Brother-in-law Robert Lee Bell, and Don Shinn. A special thanks to Bethany Hospice and Caregivers- Demorya (Miracle) Young and Veronica French. In lieu of flowers, we are asking people to donate to his church, Eastside Baptist Church, 220 Colton Ave. Thomasville, GA 31792.