Joseph Dockery was born on September 30,1946 in Dandridge, Tn to Mrs. Alta Cuberson Dockery and Mr. Paul OP Dockery Sr. He departed this life September 4, 2024, peacefully at home. 

He was employed at BASF (formerly American Enka) in Morristown, TN, where he retired after 30+ years of service.  HIs hobbies included working on cars, attending National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) events, watching UT Football, playing cards, family time which included catering to the needs of his family and friends.  He was known as “Mr. Fix It.” 

He was preceded in death by his parents Paul OP, Alta Dockery; son, Andre (Dockery) Griffith, brothers, Burn Dockery, Paul OP Dockery Jr. and James Clay Dockery.  

He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife of 56 years, Vivian A Ray Dockery; children, Aliciee’ (Brodrick) Page of Chicago, IL, Joseph (Michele) Dockery of Chattanooga, TN and Oddis (Shunwolisa) Dockery of Atlanta, Ga; brothers, Carl Dockery of Dandridge, TN, Bobby (Shirley) Dockery of Detroit, MI, Arthur Dockery, and Dwayne Dockery of Newport, TN, sisters, Mary Myers of Pittsburgh, PA, Patricia Dockery of Newport, Charlotte Woods of Knoxville, TN and Theresa Dockery of Newport, TN.   Seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.   

Joseph Dockery Sr.

Funeral Services

September 11, 2024

Dockery- Senter Funeral Home

117 E Third South St

Morristown, TN 37815

 

Receiving Friends 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Funeral 7:00 - 8:00 pm

 

September 12, 2024

Burial Gum Springs Cemetery

Newport, TN

11:00 am

Repass to follow New Zion AME Zion Church, Newport, TN