Austin V. Dockery

Mr. Austin V. Dockery, 68 of Maxim Rd., Lincolnton, Ga., entered into rest on Wednesday, April 5 ^th at his residence.

Mr. Dockery, son of the late A.V. and Janie Miller Dockery, was a native of Clayton, Ga. and lived in Lincoln County since the late 1980's. When he was younger, he restored antique cars in Morganton, N.C. and owned a concrete finishing business. He married the former Donna Wilson on June 22, 1991. More recently, he had owned a tree stump grinding business in Lincolnton. A sportsman at heart, Mr. Dockery enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the outdoors and was an excellent marksman. Many friends and family would often have him sight in their weapons or sharpen their knives. In addition, he was a fine cook and was known for his pecan pies, pound cake, fudge and meatloaf. He loved his family very much, was blessed with many talents and was never too busy to help anyone that called him in a time of need. He was preceded in death by good friends including, Willian Barden and Bill Howard.

Survivors:

Wife: Donna Wilson Dockery

Sons: Austin Dockery and girlfriend, Emily Kent

Kevin Harrell (Jennifer)

Brother: Allen Dockery (Hollie) Hickory, N.C.

Sisters: Patricia Freeman (Rob) Old Fort, N.C.; Kaye Dockery, Hickory, N.C. and Annette Setzer (Randy) Hudson, N.C.

Mother-in-law: Eliscl Barden, Lincolnton, Ga.

Sister-in-law: Ramona Wallen (Jim), Lincolnton, Ga.

Brother-in-law: Keith Barden (Janet), Graniteville, S.C.

Friends: Lonnie Edwards (Kathy), Buster Lambert, Phil Ivey, Darrell Gracey, The Bill Howard Family

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Austin Dockery Family.

Visitation with a memorial service immediately following will be held on Saturday, April 8 ^th from 6pm until 8pm at Beggs Funeral Home 200 May Ave., Lincolnton, GA 30817, Phone: 706-359-4117