Mr. Daniel Alexander Doughty III

Daniel Alexander Doughty, III age 82, of Semmes, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Semmes, Alabama, from a brief illness. Dan or “Buddy” as he was known by family and friends was born in Springhill, Louisiana, on June 26, 1941. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Alexander Doughty, II and Beulah Campbell Doughty and a sister, Norma Doughty Cook. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Cynthia “Cindy” Doughty; children Angi Doughty Rogers (Ric), Shari Doughty Gore (John), Daniel “Danny” Doughty IV, Theresa Roberts Allsup (Brent), Angel Roberts, Keri Roberts, and Heather Roberts Jackson (Gavin). Grandchildren Landyn Dees, Blake Rogers, Madison Dees, Kendyl Cranston (Briar), Ashley Boykin (Taylor), Lauren Thomas (Marshall), Brandi Allsup, Trent Allsup, Tristan Allsup (Alexis), Aiden Roberts and Savannah Roberts. And his many great-grandchildren. Dan graduated from the UAMS School of Pharmacy in Little Rock, Arkansas, and was Director of Pharmacy for Magnolia Hospital in Magnolia, Arkansas for over 30 years. His pioneering spirit led to the opening of the hospital’s first hospital pharmacy in 1968. Dan’s love for the outdoors was evident, he was an avid hunter, a scorer for Boone and Crockett, and was a mainstay at The Big Buck Classic in Little Rock, Arkansas, every year. He was also an Arkansas State Bowhunter Champion for a couple of years. Dan’s commitment to education and mentorship was commendable as he was very proud to have started the first BSA Medical Explorer Post out of Magnolia, Arkansas, and led that position for 17 years. It was one of the largest groups of its kind and had such a great impact on so many. This program was a healthcare career exploring program for young men and women with an interest in the fields of health care. Each year Dan would take 30 to 34 teenagers on Memorial Weekend with the help of several chaperones to canoe the Buffalo River from Ponca to Pruitt and stay at the boy scout camp cabins. Each ending school year the group would go to the Nasa Space Center in Houston and this group observed 66 open heart surgeries as they happened from 10 feet from the surgeries in the 2nd floor observation deck watching Dr. Debakey the first year and Dr. Cooley for the next 16 years. Thanks to Dr. Cooley and St. Luke’s Hospital for exposing so many young people to an exciting experience. Several medical professionals were born from this program, surgeons, nurses, dentists, etc. These now grown adults still have special memories from this program. Dan also helped start one of the first hospital buying groups in Arkansas, Arkansas Shares and Purchasing in the 1980s. Dan loved being with the grandkids, teaching them to hunt, playing at the beach and he never missed a graduation or event, always there to cheer them on. Dan’s legacy lives on through the lives he touched, the knowledge he shared, and the memories he created. May his spirit continue to inspire others on their own remarkable journeys. Dan was an active member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church and was a 4th Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus Council 4888. In his later years and semi-retirement, he enjoyed traveling, watching the Blue Angels from his boat, spending time on the golf course, cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks and as a season ticket holder of the University of South Alabama’s Jaguars. He always took time to take care of the “critters” and feed his deer and enjoyed playing cards with his friend Al. He never missed an opportunity to cut-a-rug on the dance floor with his wife. Dan’s celebration of life will be Saturday, April 13th at 1:00 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 2275 Snow Road in Semmes, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Dan’s name to St. Jude’s Children's Hospital.

Mr. Daniel Alexander Doughty III

June 26, 1941 - April 7, 2024