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Rod was born in Fort Worth May 27, 1926 to Leo and Sylvia Dockery.
He served honorably during WWII in the Pacific theater as a member of the US Navy aboard the USS
LSM-27 and later the USS LCI (L) 884, participating in the Battle of Okinawa and the liberation of the
Philippines.
On May 7, 1949 Rod married Irene (Crow) Dockery. They were married for over 71 years and together
raised three children, Larry, Sue Ellen and Steve.
Doc was a member of Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association, Local 68 for over 40 years and
taught the apprentice school for 20 of those. He was well known for his fair treatment of his students
and would spend his personal time helping them.
Rod was preceded in death by father Leo, mother Sylvia, brother Charles Ray, sister Helen (Dockery)
Cranfill and brother-in-law Bob Cranfill. He is survived by wife Irene, children Larry (Joani), Sue (Cynthia)
and Steve (Holly), brother Roy, seven grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held 12 noon Friday August 7, 2020 followed by service at 1 pm at Shannon Rose Hill,
7301 E Lancaster, Fort Worth, TX 76112.
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