Wendell Paul Dockery Obituary
Wendell Paul Dockery (Shepherdsville, Kentucky) passed away on September 23, 2026. Wendell, born on October 4, 1944 in Butler, Kentucky, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Wendell Paul Dockery or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jesse Obet Dockery and Lily Gertrude Beasley; his wife Mary Ruth Dockery (Medley); his siblings, James Dockery, Ralph Dockery, Charles Dockery, Hazel Newton and Alice Coy; and his son Greg Dockery.
He is survived by: his daughter Tammie Haydon (Steve); his daughter-in-law Pam Dockery; his grandchildren, Zachary Hilburn, Madalyn Tucker (Scott), Kristen Hilburn, Matthew Dockery (Hanna), Marissa Strong (Dakota) and Audrina Linton; his great grandchildren, Tatum Tucker, Lucy Tucker, Owen Dockery and Leelan Dockery; his brother Joe Dockery; and his close friend Laverne Embry. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 28th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Hardy Close Funeral Home (285 S Buckman St, Shepherdsville, KY 40165). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
