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Johnny W. Dockery

06/17/1947 - 08/01/2021

Obituary For Johnny W. Dockery

Lay Minister Johnny Wilbert Dockery, 74, of New Bern died Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his residence.

Viewing hours are 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Thursday at Oscar's Mortuary, Inc.

His service is 11:00 AM, Friday, August 6, 2021 at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church 720 Bern St., New Bern. The interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Marisa Byer Dockery of the residence; five children, Darrin Dockery, Juan Dockery, Joel Byer, Daniela Byer and Jocelyn Byer; two sisters, Eula Murdough and Ethel Dockery; eight grandchildren.

Masks are required and social distancing followed. The service may be viewed on Oscar's Mortuary Facebook page.


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My deepest condolences to the family for the loss of such a wonderful man. Doc and my older brother George Jackson were the best basketball players I ever knew. This was many years ago in Brooklyn,N.Y.And yes Doc is also my big brother. S.I.P

our deepest sympathy to the Dockery family, he carried your love with him and that love will be his eternal light glowing brightening the heavens and he left you with his eternal love brightening your soul with peace and beautiful memories, John and our God is just a whisper away; God bless you all. The Clark and Lawrence family

God bless you Marisa 🙏🏽 My condolences. May your memories forever be a blessing and a comfort. Love to you and your family, Nanette Sanders-Cobb

We will miss you John but we hold many wonderful memories of you from over the years! See you on the other side my friend

My condolences and prayers go out to the Dockery Family. John was a great man, and a beautiful soul. He was funny, intelligent, knowledgeable, and real. I always admired, and looked up to him. May he Rest In Peace. Andre Langley

My condolences and sympathy to the Dockery family.My cousins..John was not only family,a"friend"who "kept it REAL,always telling u what u needed to hear as opposed to what u wanted to hear"...R.I.P Cuzzo...Michael Anderson and Family

Sending our sincerest condolences to the Dockery family. Darrin and Juan we are sending you love and hugs. Love you. Rest in Paradise John. The Whitaker Family

Family so sorry for your loss. Please remember all the life lessons Johnny taught you all. Even though you'll miss him in the physical you'll always have a part of him with you. Johnny was their when you needed him most always lending a helping hand.May your precious memories provide you all comfort and healing in the coming days.Hug as much as possible and tell each other you love them.GOD BLESS Charlene Washington

My condolences and sympathy go out to the Dockery family.My cousin John wasn't only family,but a"friend"who always"kept it REAL",telling u what "u needed to hear as opposed to what u wanted to hear"!!...."R.I.P Doc"...Michael Anderson and Family

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE DOCKERY FAMILY. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. WE LOVE YOU AND ARE HERE FOR YOU. LOVE, VANESSA & KEVIN CADLETT

We wish you all healing and peace during this difficult time. He will never truly be gone as long as we keep the memory of him in our hearts and minds. Again, sorry for your loss. The Bethelmy Family.

We will forever remember the gentle soul of our neighbor from Yarmouth Rd as long as we live. We have many fond memories from the years we lived next to each other and I will miss our chats and posts on Facebook. We will miss you John ! See you on the other side.

My heartfelt condolences to the entire Dockery family. I know he will be missed. May God give y'all comfort in your time of need. Bobbie Ayers, VIrginia

May God comfort the family at this precious time. Praying for the Juan and family.

The Brown Family

Prayers go out to all of you. Love you all..

The Sanchez Family

Uncle johnny no words can describe my heart's ache , I admired everything about you in my eyes you were the line strong soldier of the family tree. I thank you for your comforting genuine words and love no matter how far... I love you your baby niece Yvette Eleby Domenech.

Love you Uncle Johnny, may you sleep in peace. I will miss you and your positivity. - Love Your niece "Lady Cover Girl"

Praying for the family and sending our love. You will be missed Johnny - The Summers & Baldwin Family

Prayers for comfort and strength, as you move through this time of loss. Much Love to Juan Dockery and family. Jeremy Williams

Prayers for peace and comfort to the family of such a fine gentlemen. You will be missed by your neighbors and friends. God bless.

I will miss you Uncle Johnny. Sending my heartfelt prayers to the family. - Love Your" Hollywood"

Praying for the Dockery family!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Angela White and family!..

Rest in peace Mr. Dockery. I will forever miss your signature "God Bless" at the end of our conversations. My prayers and sympathy to the family. Teresa Hayes

Prayers!

Praying for the Dockery family in your time of bereavement. May God comfort you.

Lorena Young-Knight Katy, Texas

Praying for the family. Valerie Henderson

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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