John Dellinger Dockery, 80, of Gastonia, passed away March 16, 2015 at his residence. He was born July 14, 1934 in Cherokee County, son of the late Bass and Callie Dockery. John was employed at Firestone for 40 years. Left to cherish his memories are his son, JD Dockery; grandchildren Ashley Dockery and Mark Brown; great-granddaughter, Riley Addison Polkenhorn and several siblings. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.