Marion S. "Sarge" Dockins, 84, of Anderson, SC, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson. He was born December 22, 1936, the son of the late Mitchell Dockins and Gaynell Carnes Gary. He was retired from the United States Army and was a member of Iva Pentecostal Holiness Church. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Idelia "Dee" Hayes Dockins; a son, David Marion Dockins (Teresa); a daughter, Michelle Lynn Wiles (Martin); a sister, Louise Hawkins; a brother, Johnny Dockins; grandchildren, Jeremy Dockins (April), Andrew Dockins (Brittney), and Paige Church (Matt); several step-grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James Michael Dockins; and a sister, Betty Jean Rice. The family will receive friends Friday, May 28, 2021, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. A homegoing celebration will follow in the Chapel at 1:00 pm with Rev. Billy Pinson, Rev. Paul Hart, and Dr. Martin Wiles officiating. Burial will follow at Iva City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Salvation Army, PO Box 43, Anderson, SC 29622, Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621, or Haven of Rest Ministries, 219 W. Whitner St, Anderson, SC 29624. Events Visitation Friday, May 28, 2021 11:00AM - 12:30PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Friday, May 28, 2021 1:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place Iva City Cemetery Iva, SC, US, 29655 Iva, SC 29655