William Clary

William F. Clary, 89, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Henderson County, Kentucky on June 24, 1930 to the late George Sr. and Katie Peckenpaugh Clary. William was retired from Whirlpool where he worked for 31 years. William served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of St. Peter of Alcantara, Knights of Columbus Council 6101, and graduated from Spottsville High School, class of 1949. William enjoyed going to church, morning coffee at Del's, gardening, watching baseball games, and taking care of his yard. Along with his parents, William is preceded in death by his siblings, Loretta Pendelton, Nina Goldsberry, Alta Grant, Ruth Quinn, George Clary, Jr., Bob Clary, and Franklin Clary. William is survived by his wife of 27 years, Linnie Murphy Clary, his children, James (Kristi) Dockemeyer, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Darren (Shawn) Dockemeyer of Henderson, Chad (Angie) Dockemeyer, Galen Dockemeyer, Lorie (Glenn) Knott, of all Owensboro; his grandchildren, Chelsea Pipkin, Zarek Dockemeyer, Libbie Dockemeyer, Katelyn Knott, Emily Knott, Luke Knott, Crystal Scott; his sister, Marie Tanner, of Owensboro; several nieces and nephews. Services will be 11:00 am Saturday, November 2, 2019 at St. Peter of Alcantara, with Father John Ighacho officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peters Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, November 1, 2019 at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory, and again from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Saturday at the church. Prayers will be 7:30 pm Friday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the St. Peter's Building Fund; 81 Church Street; Owensboro, Kentucky 42301. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Clary. Share your messages of condolence with the family of William F. Clary at www.haleymcginnis.com