Jimmy Odell "JD DOWNTOWN" Dockins

Jimmy Odell "JD DOWNTOWN" Dockins obituary

Jimmy Odell "JD DOWNTOWN" Dockins

Jimmy Dockins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A. D. Porter & Sons Funeral Home - Downtown on Sep. 8, 2025.

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Jimmy "JD" Odell Dockins, 74, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was a member of Corinthian Baptist Church, the Admirals Club, and retired from Philip Morris. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Barbara Dockins; loving children, Jimmy Wiley, Andre Wiley, Deondra Ezell, Cleneida Owens, Lisa Ellington; sisters, "Jimmy's girls," Lenora Stevenson, Wanda Faye Copeland; niece, Felicia Hastings, and a host of grandchildren, family and friends. Visitation will be from 5pm-8pm Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Corinthian Baptist Church, 1916 W. Jefferson St. Funeral will be at 11am Friday, September 12, 2025 at the church. Burial: Calvary Cemetery.

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Wanda Ellis

September 10, 2025

To Barbara and the rest of the family I am so sorry for your loss. Jimmy was a long time friend a very nice person and he will really be missed. I will keep you all in my prayers.

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