A. M. “Don” Dockery
10/26/2019
Mr. A.M. “Don” Dockery
Limestone - Mr. A.M. “Don” Dockery, age 89, passed away Saturday October 26, 2019. He was born February 21, 1930 in Del Rio, TN.
He was the son of the late Geneva and Lattie Dockery.
He was proceeded in death by his wife of 63 years, Charlotte Vick Dockery and his sister, Edna Haney. He was survived by his two Brothers Bob Dockery and Conley Dockery; his four Sisters Verlie Williams, C L Trentham, Zollie Berry, and Marie Miller; his three Children Paula (Randall) Chandley, Edward (Lisa) Dockery, and Steven (Sharon) Dockery; his four Grandchildren Derek Loyd, Jessica Cain, Jeremy Dockery, and Matthew Dockery; his seven Great-Grandchildren Skylar Cain, Asher Cain, Saylor Cain, Zabbier Hall, Ethan Dockery, Abigail Dockery, and Makayla Dockery; and his one Great-Great-Granddaughter Emerson Cain.
Don served in the Navy aboard the USS Cassin Young from 1952 until his Honorable Discharge in 1955.
He moved to Johnson City along with Wife, Charlotte, in 1955 and then to Limestone in 1975. He worked in the Floor Covering and Acoustical Ceiling Business until he founded Dockery Floor Covering in 1964. In 1989 he and his brother, Conley, founded CACO Inc. CACO is a Manufacture of Window Treatments that are shipped all over the United States. Don operated Dockery Floor Covering along with his Brother, Conley, until its sale in 1996. Don was also a Farmer, Hunter, and Bird Dog Trainer who competed in Bird Dog Trials all over the Southeast.
The Family will receive Friends Tuesday October 29th from 5:00 PM " 7:00 PM at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home 418 W College St Jonesborough, TN.
Graveside Services will be held Wednesday October 30th at 11:00 AM at Mount Bethel Christian Church 361 Clear Springs Road Limestone, TN. Anyone wishing to attend should arrive by 10:45 AM.
Pallbearers will be Derek Loyd, Jeremy Dockery, Matthew Dockery, Ethan Dockery, Mike Williams and Marvin Pleasant. Service will be conducted by Pastor Ron McEwen of First Church of God in Johnson City, TN.
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EULOGIES & CONDOLENCES
10/28/2019
Heather Miller
Wishing my deepest Condolences to the Paula,
Steve, Eddie and family during this difficult
time. May you find peace and joy in the memories
you share of your father and rest when sorrow
overcomes you.
Dear Paula, Eddie and Steven,
I will always remember your dad's great sense of
humor. Every time I saw him, he made me laugh, and
I really enjoyed being around him. You are all in
my heart and prayers.
Love, Cindy
EDDIE, STEVE, PAULA AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY,
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS.
ANNA WILLIAMS
Paula, Eddie and Steve I was saddened to hear of your fathers passing, he was a great man and I will truly miss seeing him at the dealership. He always took time to ask me about my family and how my mother was, and also gave me a lot of good laughs. You all are in my families thoughts and prayers at this difficult time, God bless you all..
Eddie you and your family are in my prayers. Hold
onto all of the love and memories and your Dad
will always be with you.
Eddie; I’m so sorry for your loss , you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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