J. D. Dockery, 87, of Morganton, NC died Thursday, May 5, 2016. Born in Graham County, NC on August 10, 1928, he was the son of the late William Clifton Dockery and Thelma Elizabeth Conley Dockery. J.D. was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church.
Mr. Dockery is survived by his daughter, Brenda Joyce Dockery Seats and her husband, Ricky, of Advance, NC; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a brother, Eugene Tuney Dockery of Morganton.
In addition to his parents, J.D. was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Lee Garrison Dockery; a son, Hal Dockery; and three brothers, A.V., Melvin, and Rex Dockery.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center. The funeral will be held at 12 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Bob Deviney officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Candler, NC with military honors provided by the U.S. Navy.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Beginnings Baptist Church, 101 Forrest Street, Morganton, NC 28655.
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