James E. Dockery

May 23, 1939 - February 5, 2022

James E. Dockery, 82, of Evansville, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Park Terrace Village. Jim was born May 23, 1939 in Evansville to the late George and Addie (Monroe) Dockery. He was a sheet metal worker and a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local #20. Jim served in the United States Army. He enjoyed playing softball and bowling and was on several bowling teams locally as well as while he served in the Army. Jim was an active member of Cross Pointe Trinity Church, where he served as the head usher for over 50 years, as well as on the church board and in many capacities behind the scenes. Surviving Jim are two daughters, Amy (Michael) Mitchell and Melissa Palmquist; a brother, George (Marilyn) Dockery; and four grandchildren, Austin (Grace) Mitchell, Ryan Mitchell, Kyla Palmquist and Drew Palmquist. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Judy (Flanigan) Dockery, by a brother, Don Dockery and son-in-law, Kent Palmquist. Funeral services for Jim will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Pierre Funeral Home, Rev. Duane Allison officiating. Burial will follow in Tupman Cemetery, where the Vanderburgh County Retired Veterans Memorial Club will conduct military rites. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 7:00 PM on Wednesday and from 10:00 AM until service time on Thursday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street. Memorial contributions may be made to CrossPointe Trinity Church, 6515 Old Boonville Highway, Evansville, IN 47715. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.