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Paul DOCKINS Obituary

DOCKINS, Paul A., was born on a farm outside of Alta Vista, Kansas on July 13, 1930 to Arthur and Maggie Dockins. Paul is preceded in death by his brother, Harold Dockins. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Norma and four children, Sonia (Gordon) Vernon, Randall Dockins, Rodney (Becky) Dockins and Paula (Chris) Peltzer. Paul has several grandchildren and great- grandchildren who will miss him greatly. After high school, Paul joined the US Navy and served aboard the USS Frank Knox. He then went to work for the Federal Civil Service for 30 years. When he retired in Tucson, he went into the printing business with his son. Paul loved remodeling homes, traveling, spending time with his family at that lake and restoring old cars. On Thursday, January 21, 2016, Paul went home to be with his Lord. Services will be held at Rincon Baptist Church, 7500 E. Golf Links Rd. at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2016. In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation to either the building fund at Rincon Baptist or the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation, P.O. Box 374 Birmingham, MI. 48012. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jan. 27, 2016.

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L Wade

February 2, 2016

Paula and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace now. You are in my prayers.

Michael Moore

February 1, 2016

We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayer.
Michael & Stella Moore

Bill & Karen Kapferer

January 29, 2016

We will always remember our time in New Mexico and that crazy puzzle with one piece missing. Thanks.

Stuart & Karen Duncan

January 28, 2016

Paul Dockins and family have played an important in my life. He will be truly missed, but the memories that are all warm and fun are there forever. To all, sorry for your loss.

Meg Benhase

January 27, 2016

Amazing man, sympathies are with you.

Marty & Dina Yazzie

January 27, 2016

In loving memory of a wonderful person. My family and I will love you and miss you always. We send our condolences and love to Norma, Sonya and the family.

Tim and Tammy Cardinal

January 27, 2016

Sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

January 27, 2016

What a wonderful man and friend. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love, Sue Pennington

Mike Grissom

January 26, 2016

Paul Dockins was my last remaining brother-in-law. Only my big sister Carole Sue is left of Paul's and Harald's generation. My condolences to the family and a shame that I only have been able to visit during these funerals. I will see you Saturday and will be bringing Carole Sue and Paul's niece Sandra Ann with me.

Jerry sweet

January 23, 2016

God put Paul in my life when I needed a friend the most, his words of wisdom and encouragement has been with me from day I met him and will continue. My prayers and love are with Norma and family.

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