ROCKY MOUNT - John William "J.W." Daughtridge, age 81, passed away September 11, 2024. He was born in Edgecombe County on March 30, 1943, son of John Gilbert and Ruby Hull Daughtridge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jesse Ray, Gilbert Eugene and James "Aaron" Daughtridge; former wife, Joyce Daughtridge.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Janet Daughtridge; daughters, Jennifer "J.J." Vaughan (Brian) of Elm City and Marilyn Coble (Tammy Spellman) of Raleigh; 2 grandchildren; step-children, Ted Hull of Rocky Mount and Mary Ellen Joyner of Nashville; 5 step-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild; his sisters, Helen Manning (Henry) of Middlesex, Sylvia Smith and Diane Rackley, both of Rocky Mount; sisters-in-law, Alice and Patricia Daughtridge; dog, Dixie; as well as several nieces, nephews and other extended relatives.

A service was held September 16, 2024 at Davis-Little Funerals, Rocky Mount. A private burial will take place at Red Oak Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to a charity of your choice.