Born May 30, 1946 in East Prairie, MO to Harold and Naomi (Merideth) Dockery, he married Barbara A. Justice on February 2, 1967 in Pekin. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Donna Justice of Pekin; two sons, Matt (Cherie) Dockery of South Pekin, Larry Joseph Dockery of Pekin; six grandchildren; two great-grandsons; one brother, Harold (Shirley) Dockery of Indiana; and one sister, Wanda Dockery-Hall of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and one sister.
He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War era.
Larry worked in the sawmill at Corsaw Hardwood Lumber for over 20 years.
A loving and devoted grandfather, Larry enjoyed fishing, hunting, pitching horseshoes and spending time with his friends.
His funeral will be at 11a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin, where visitation will be one hour before the funeral. The Rev. Dowice Ashley will officiate. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. Military honors will be conducted by the Military Funeral Honors Team and Tazewell Area Ceremonial Team.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Pekin, 1101 Veerman Street, Pekin, IL 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.comthe
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