Rev. Derold R. Doughty

Reverend Derold R. Doughty, age 85, of Mattoon, IL, passed away from this life Friday morning, August 15, 2025, at 8:49 AM, at his home surrounded by many loved ones. A funeral celebration in honor of his life will begin at 12:00 PM (EST), Friday, August 22,2025 at New Life Fellowship, 7849 Wabash Avenue, in Terre Haute, IN 47803. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church. Burial will follow in Dodge Grove Cemetery in Mattoon, IL. An additional visitation will be held Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM (CST) at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, located at 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938, Derold Rodney Doughty was born December 19, 1939, in Baton Rouge, LA, the son of Gilbert Daniel and Ettie Lodita Doughty. Both parents preceded him in death. His loving wife of 46 years, Judy Ann, preceded him in death in 2011. He is survived by five children, Basil Doughty, Rev. Shine (Lisa) Doughty, Marlo (Tim) Spidle, Rev. Jeremy Doughty, and Charity (Rev. Cory) Sanders. Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren: Tyler (Michelle) Doughty, Valerie Edwards, Ripley (Cordaro) Cavazos, Tell (Lexi) Spidle, Nixon (Kaylee) Doughty, Abigail (Alex) Sherley, Parish (Drew) Mejdrich, Flannery (Nolan) Carpenter, Benjamin Doughty, Piper Sanders, Zealand Sanders, Mary Doughty, and Judiann Sanders. He had 10 great-grandchildren: Lucy, Beau, Niall, Layla, Vada, Leo, Louis, Salem, Pippen, and Magnolia. He has a sister Ettie Stephenson that survives and has always loved and supported his ministry. Reverend Derold R. Doughty didn’t just believe in the fruit of the Spirit; he became its reflection to the world. The Bible tells us in Galatians 5:22-23 that the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance. Reverend Doughty exemplified each of these virtues throughout his life and ministry. He lived to please Jesus and fulfill God’s calling on his life, faithfully serving in ministry for over six decades. Rev. Doughty received his Acts 2:38 experience at the age of 15 years old in Silsbee, Texas. After graduating from Baton Rouge High School, he attended Louisiana State University (LSU) where he studied chemical engineering for one year. He then responded to the call of God and enrolled at Apostolic Bible Institute, St. Paul, MN. He graduated in 1963 with a degree in theology and began evangelizing that same year. During his early years of evangelizing, people began to tell him he had to meet an evangelist named Judy Ann Mulvaney. It was love at first sight. So much so that he finally saw her walking across the street at a conference and told his friend, “I am going to marry her.” He crossed the street and the rest is history. She not only was the love of his life, but also his partner in ministry. On June 19, 1964, they were married, continuing their evangelistic work together. In 1966, the couple began pastoring Calvary United Pentecostal Church in downtown Chicago, later relocating the church to Villa Park, Illinois. In 1979, they moved to Mattoon, Illinois, where Rev. Doughty became pastor of First Apostolic Church, now known as Apostolic Center. He remained pastor there for over 45 years. Although he made Illinois his home for over 61 years, his southern warmth, Louisiana accent, and heartfelt vernacular remained unmistakable. His ministry extended far beyond the pulpit. He was a man of deep compassion, unwavering faith, generosity, and true humility. Rev. Doughty preached the whole gospel to the whole world. He was an ordained minister with the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) for 62 years. His life was one of purpose, love, and steadfast dedication to God and people. He was not only a faithful pastor but also a cherished husband, father, Papa and friend. Rev. Derold R. Doughty leaves behind a legacy of faith that will continue to bear fruit for generations to come. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his honor to compassionservices.org Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with the family.

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Rev. Derold R. Doughty

December 19, 1939 - August 15, 2025