J.D. Dockery

J.D. was born in Fort Worth, Texas on August 14, 1936. He was the sixth child of the late Orville and Marie Dockery.

J.D. was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Evelyn.

J.D. served his country proudly in both the Marine Corps and Air Force. While stationed in Japan, Korea, and Germany, he perfected his skills to later earn his A&P license and become an excellent aircraft mechanic. He worked his 33-year career at Bell Helicopter in Hurst, Texas, retiring as a Flight Mechanic in 1995.

J.D. was an amazing scratch golfer in his younger years and won numerous Bell Helicopter Golf League tournaments. Golf was his individual hobby, but he also spent many, many weekends over a decade and a half teaching his boys to fish, camp, and enjoy the great outdoors. Camping and fishing were quite often a family affair, by including the ladies, his late wife Evelyn and daughter Angela.

J.D. was an honorable man, teaching by example his boys to become men, have faith in God, and instilling a relentless work ethic in all his children.

J.D. is survived by sons David and wife Pat, Greg and wife Geneva, Don and wife Becky, daughter Angela and husband Ken Peel. Grandchildren: Michelle Dockery, Billie Jo and husband Wayne Williams, Tricia and husband Brian Yuknick, Carla and husband Chris Johnson, Candiss and husband Zach Najarro, Daniel Dockery and wife Paige Perez, Justine Dockery and fiancé Dominic Duffell, Cassie and husband Alex Huerta, Tonya and husband Jared Newton, Caleb Dockery, Nicole Dockery, Michael Peel, Heather and husband David House, Kenny Peel and Sarah Benham. Great-grandchildren: Easton Dockery, Tabitha Breault, River Aza, Austin and wife Ellen Dugger, Dalton, and wife Prisyla Dugger, Roxanne and husband Sean Kelly, Xavier Najarro, Lilah Najarro, Ethan Elam, Destery Perez, Allie Huerta, EmmaRae Newton, Charlie House, and Alex House. Great-great-grandchildren: Bella Kelly, Lincoln Dugger, and expected Sept. 2, Roman Dugger. Brother Tommy and wife Wanda Dockery, Sister-in-laws Phyllis and husband Don Nikirk, Sharon Sharp, Nancy McKinzie, and Eva Dockery, along with a multitude of nephews and nieces. J.D.’s dear friends and fellow gym-rats, Joan, Tim, Stanley, Connie, Steve, and Coach, and life-long dear neighbors Jack, Fred, Ann, Leo, and Olga.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the following, or your favorite charity: Presbyterian Night Shelter, 2400 Cypress St.,Fort Worth, TX 76102.