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Albert Dockter Obituary
Alcoa, TN
Albert W. Dockter Jr., age 93 of Alcoa passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at the family home. He was a Veteran of the United States Army Air Corps 1943-1945. Albert was a member of the Maryville College Class of 1944, a former Townsend High School Teacher, an active member of the Garst Sunday School Class at First United Methodist Church Maryville for over 70 years, a member of the Optimist Club, The Blount County Historical Society (Past President), Knoxville Ballroom Dance Club, Genealogical Society, author of historical and genealogical articles, and office manager at State Auto Mutual Insurance Co. for 35 years. He was a dedicated father and husband who will be deeply missed by all.
Preceded in death by: wife, Dorothy G. Dockter; infant son; parents, Rev. Albert and Elsa Dockter; sister, Betty Turner. Survivors include: daughter, H. Elaine Baker; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Larry West; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Lori Dockter; grandchildren, William West, Warren Dockter, Kelli Dockter, Natalie Dockter, Madelyn Dockter, and Ben Dockter; great-granddaughter, Rachel West; sister, Dorothy Benner; caregivers, Debbie Hunt, Alicia White, Trisha Gresham; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Smith West Chapel with Rev. Catherine Nance officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at 3:00 PM, Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Grandview Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Gates officiating. Memorial donations may be made to: First United Methodist Church Maryville, Organ Fund, 804 Montvale Station Rd., Maryville, TN, 37803. Family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Smith West Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com
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Lisa Skelton
May 30, 2015
Love to you and your family, Natalie. He must have been so proud of you.
May 29, 2015
So sorry to hear about Al. He was such a pleasure and we enjoyed our time and conversations with him. We are all thinking of you Elaine. Stay in touch.
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