Robert Bernard Dockett

Tallahassee on July 30, 1946, he was the son of Alfred Benjamin Dockett and Rosebud Floyd Dockett.

Robert always noted that he worked hard all of his life. He started working at a young age, as the delivery

person for Dockett’s pharmacy, making deliveries on his bicycle to the residents of Thomasville, Georgia.

Robert attended Douglas High School for the first year but proved to be too outspoken for the time. His

parents decided to send him to Saint Emma Military Academy in Powhatan, Virginia. After graduating

from Saint Emma Military Academy he enrolled at Huston-Tillotson College in Austin, Texas. He later

transferred to Florida A & M University School of Pharmacy. He completed 2 years of University Training

before enlisting in the US Air Force, where he trained in the medical technology field. After being

honorably discharged, he returned to Florida A & M University, all while putting his military training to

use, working in the medical labs at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He continued his work in medical

technology with Drs. Harrison, Smith, and McDonald, running the medical lab for Hematology Oncology

Associates. After 20 plus years with the State of Florida Department of Agriculture, he retired from his

official position as a biologist.

In his spare time Robert enjoyed music, reading, fishing and good conversation. He enjoyed “engaging in

intellectual conversation”, loving to talk even while he was sleeping.

Robert developed an interest in music at a very young age. He was a true percussionist, often drumming

on anything he could use his hands to tap out a beat on, including drums, congas, piano, table tops and

sometimes himself. He loved music, especially jazz. For many years, Robert played in a few local bands;

Chameleon and River Breeze, just to name a couple.

He was an avid reader and always eager to learn new and different things. He always said “reading is like

traveling. You can go anywhere!” He had an active and vivid imagination.

For him fishing was relaxing and he thoroughly enjoyed it.

Robert is survived by his wife of 51 years, Claudia Robertson Dockett, one daughter, Angela Dockett-

Green and one son, Robert Dockett, Jr. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Gabrielle Green Linzer,

Simone Green, Jordan Green, Jasmine Green, Kyra Dockett and Jacob Dockett. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law, Frank Robertson and Steven Coleman and his sisters-in-law, Morrisce Dockett, Maryland Dockett and Barbara Coleman. Additional survivors include 10 nieces, 6 nephews and the prayer warriors that covered him in prayer for many years.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Rosebud Dockett; his brothers, Alfred Dockett II,

William Dockett, Simon Dockett and his sister, Marion Dockett.

A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 27, at Tallahassee

National Cemetery. Please arrive at the cemetery no later than 1:45 PM.

For those wishing to make remarks, we respectfully request that remarks are kept to 2 minutes or less.

A repast will be held following the service at The Plaza Restaurant, 217 Broad Street, Thomasville,

Georgia, 31792, beginning at 4:00 PM.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.neptunesociety.com/location/tallahassee-cremation for the Dockett family.