Daniel Joseph Dockery Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Daniel Joseph Dockery of Gastonia, North Carolina, who passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Daniel may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Loyd Dockery and Willa Mae Beaver Dockery; his wife Patricia Dockery; and his brother Charles Dockery. He is survived by: his significant other Linda Taylor of Gastonia; his children, Joseph Dockery (Danielle) of York, Mark Dockery (Crystal) of Myrtle Beach and Tiffany Beaver (John) of China Grove; and his siblings, Loyd Dockery (Joyce) of Florida, Jerry Dockery (Sarah) of Gastonia and Janice Dillon (Michael) of Florida. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.
