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Submitted: 2/6/12 • Approved: 2/7/12 • Last Updated: 9/11/12 • R645600-G0-S3
March 30, 1925, Catoosa, Rogers County, Oklahoma
March 25, 1999, Franklin, Izard County, Arkansas
Son of Robert Lee Dockins & Nola Bele Morgan Dockins
Married V. Colleen Taylor, April 2, 1946, Izard County, Arkansas
White River Current, Calico Rock, Izard County, Arkansas, April 1, 1999:
Robert William Dockins of Franklin, son of the late Robert Lee and Nola Bele Dockins was born March 30, 1925 in Catoosa, Oklahoma. He died March 23, 1999 in Franklin. He was 73.
Mr. Dockins was a self-employed welder during his working years. He served in the United States Army, was a member of the Masons in Union and a Methodist.
Survivors include his wife, Colleen Dockins, of the home; two daughters, Ranee Collins of Horseshoe Bend; and Sherrie Looney of Franklin; two sons, Roger Dockins of Oxford; and Jackie Dockins of Heart; seventeen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Inez Yancey and Betrice Carr; and one brother, Shane Dockins.
Funeral services were held March 25, 1999 at the Roman and Billy Memorial Chapel. Pallbearers were Shannon Dockins, Jamey Dockins, Alan Dockins, Josh Dockins, Lennie Henslee and Robbie Henslee.
Interment was at Oxford Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home of Melbourne.
(Photo courtesy of Vera Reeves)
Contributed on 2/6/12 by maxparnell
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