MEADE – Steven L. Dougherty, age 40, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 22, 2018, in rural Meade County, Kansas, as a result of a motorcycle accident.

He was born September 21, 1978, at Leavenworth, Kansas, the son of Johnny Lee and Bonnie (Blakley) Dougherty.  As a young boy he attended school in Kansas City and Leavenworth.  A resident of Meade since 2012, he was a carpenter.

He enjoyed riding motorcycles, barbequing and smoking meats, and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Bonnie and Don Wright of Leavenworth; a daughter, Kylee; and two brothers, Johnny Dougherty and Franklin Dougherty, both of Leavenworth.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in Leavenworth, Kansas.  There will be no public viewing, as cremation has taken place.  Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade, is in charge of local arrangements.