Ricky “Doc” Dockins

Westminster – Ricky “Doc” Thomas Dockins, 68, husband of the late Kathryn Magruder Dockins, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at his residence.

 

Born in Seneca, South Carolina, Ricky was the son of the late John Howard and Sara Royster Dockins.  Ricky was a Supervisor of Vehicle Maintenance for the City of Seneca for 36 years, a member of South Union Baptist Church, and a United States Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam era.

 

Ricky is survived by his children, Jason Dockins (Tara) and Sherri Dockins Turner (Chris) of Westminster; stepchildren, Jay Rizk (Debra) of Sandy Springs, Kathryn Rizk Morris (George) of Sandy Springs,  and Debbie Todd of Townville; brothers, Phil Lane Dockins (Freda) of Westminster, Hershal Fitzgerald of Rock Hill; sister, Janice Rogers of Easley; 10 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.

 

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at South Union Baptist Church with burial to follow, with full Military Honors, at South Union Baptist Church Cemetery.   The family will receive friends and family from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, prior to the service, at South Union Baptist Church.

 

The family is at their respective homes.  Per Ricky’s wishes, in lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory may be made to the Oconee Humane Society, PO Box 966 West Union, SC 29696. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.