John Dockery Obituary
John William Dockery, 80 of Calera, Alabama, passed on January 16, 2026. John worked as an Construction Inspector for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, William M. and Susie B. Dockery;brother, Gary Dockery; and sister, Carolyn Clark. John is survived by his son, Troy Dockery; daughters, Carey Dockery and Stacy Guthrie (Jeremy); grandchildren, Hunter Dockery, Memphis Guthrie, Sawyer Guthrie and Geneva Guthrie; and many other relatives and friends.
Service information will be available soon.
Patterson Forest Grove Funeral Home is honored to serve the Dockery family during their time of bereavement. Expressions of sympathy and condolences may be shared at www.pattersonfuneralhomes.com.
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