Homer Henry Dockery: Obituary

Homer Henry Dockery

February 17, 1930 – February 03, 2019

Mr. Homer Henry Dockery, age 88, of Dahlonega, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019.

Mr. Dockery was a native lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on February 17, 1930 to the late William Webster and Florence Nix Dockery. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Clydie Bell Howard Dockery, siblings Viola Dockery, Odell Jones, H.R. Dockery, Pauline Andrews, Bernice Winn, Earl Dockery, Curvin Dockery, and Curtis “John” Dockery. Mr. Dockery served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a truck driver and worked on his family farm. Mr. Dockery was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.

Survivors include his daughters Elaine Tripp, McDonald, TN; Linda Cantrell, Dahlonega; sisters Mildred Harkins, Cleveland, and Minnie Lou Head, Dahlonega; brother Douglas Dockery, Clarkesville; grandchildren Scott Cantrell, April and Chris Hubbard, and Bryan and Brittney Cantrell; great-grandchildren Hannah Coleman, Brooklyn Cantrell, and Christen Hubbard; and great-great-grandchild Nevaeh Murray.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. The Rev. Ronnie Dockery and the Rev. Jack Pilcher will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

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