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Arthur Dockery Obituary
Of Fort Washington, MD, an Associate Director of Parks and Property of DC Parks and Recreation Department, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2003. He was the beloved husband of Theresa Anne Dockery; devoted father of Arnecia Nicole Dockery, Patti Cheryl Parks, and the late Tiffany Maria Dockery; loving grandfather of Alexis Nicole Dockery. Also survived by his parents, Martha Harrison Dockery of Durham, NC and Arthur Dockery, Sr. of Chapel Hill, NC; two sisters, Effie Lorraine Dockery and Gloria Dockery, both of Durham, NC; one brother, Jack Harrison of Durham, NC; mother-in-law, Helen B. Frazier; eight sisters-in-law; seven brothers-in-law, three aunts and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Tuesday, May 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Breath of Life Seventh-day Adventist Church, 11310 Ft. Washington Rd., Ft. Washington, MD, where services will follow on Wednesday, May 28 at 11 a.m. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland, MD. Services by POPE.
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for Arthur Dockery
Helen Ivy and Ethel Baker
June 2, 2003
Dear Theresa and Family, We cannot understand, but we are Praying for you. Your Sisters in Christ
CAROLYN BRIGGS
May 28, 2003
I pray for God to comfort you and your family during your time of sorrow. "Doc" was a classmate (1966) and friend and I am sorry to hear of his passing. I know he is not suffering now and will get his reward in heaven. God Bless and keep all of you in his care.
Deidra Diggs
May 27, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of bereavement. May God Bless You .
Deidra Diggs & Alexis Sterling
Chip Grant
May 27, 2003
Doc..one of my first teachers of life...he's the MAN!!!
All the Best & Prayers to the Dockery Family, as my Mom said from the Grant Family...
Dorothy & Daniel Washington
May 27, 2003
Our prayers are with you. This too shall pass. Jesus is coming soon and you will all be together. Blessings.
Janice Mixon
May 27, 2003
Theresa my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Janice and Arthur MixonJr.
Tommye Grant
May 27, 2003
Doc will always be dear to the Grant Family hearts--Chip, Matt, Trisha, Tracy, Milt and Tommye
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