Buddy Hardin Dock, 73, died at his home near Sikeston Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013.
He was born May 7, 1939 at Malden to the late William A. and Audrey E. (Hardin) Dock. A resident of this area most of his life, he had worked as a bricklayer, a route salesman for Swift Premium, Sealtest and Hart's Bakery; a truck driver for Reliable Freight, and most recently for Scott County Transit. He was a member and deacon at North Acres General Baptist Church, Sikeston Masonic Lodge #310 AF & AM, Order of Eastern Star #137, was a 32nd Degree Mason, and a member of the Scottish Rite and Shrine Lodge in St. Louis.
He was united in marriage to Margaret Cannon July 4, 1958 at Essex and she survives of the home. Also surviving are 1 son and daughter-in-law, Rodney & Carri Dock of New Hamburg, 2 daughters and 1 son-in-law, Laura & Barry Brown of Delta and Tina Dock and Kevin DeWitt of Sikeston; one brother, Fred Dock of Sikeston and 10 grandchildren, Jessica Dock of Nashville, TN, Danielle Dock and Alexis Dock both of New Hamburg; Audriana Glover, Addison Glover and Avery Glover all of Sikeston; and Ashlyn Brown, Abbi Brown, Andrew Brown and Alec Brown of Delta. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Two brothers, Jerry Dock and Sonny Dock and one sister, Patsy VonBehren preceded him in death.
Visitation will be at Blanchard Funeral Chapel from 5 till 8 pm Thursday, Feb. 7; Masonic Rites will be conducted at 7:30 pm by Sikeston Masonic Lodge #310 AF & AM. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 pm Friday, Feb. 8 at Blanchard Funeral Chapel with Rev. Lester Clayton of Dexter officiating. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories. Active pallbearers will be Mark Yant, David Harper, Phillip Cook, Denny Miller, Michael VonBehren and Jeffrey VonBehren. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Cook, Warren Harber, George St.Onge and Floyd Crowley.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at Blanchard Funeral.com