Amel “Royce” Dockins, 74, of Udall, Kansas, passed away Saturday morning, October 24, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

Born October 28, 1951, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, he was the son of Amel and Winifred (Young) Dockins. He was raised and received his early education in Arkansas before moving with his family to the Wichita area at the age of 15. Royce attended Campus High School in Haysville, graduating in 1969. He then began his career in the construction field.

He was united in marriage to Marilyn Titus on June 29, 1974 in Peck, Kansas. The couple made their home in Mulvane, Kansas, where Royce continued working construction and later worked at Cessna for a short time. The couple moved to Udall, in 1976 where they raised their family. Royce went to work as a Siding Installer at All Weather Products before moving to All Season’s Construction, working in Siding Sales. He was in the siding business for over 30 years before retiring in 2023.

He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs football fan. He enjoyed fishing, taking care of his chickens, collecting coins, and shooting guns.

He is survived by his wife Marilyn Dockins of Udall; his sons, Devin Dockins of Udall; Derek Dockins of Udall; his daughter Kristy Dockins and husband, Donald Neal of Winfield; his sister Faye Harris of Arkansas; his grandchildren, Ashlee Dockins (Noah Herren) of Udall; Micah Warford of Winfield; Kelsey Warford (Drew Becker) of Winfield; and his great grandchildren, Jackson Herren, Jonah Herren, Eli Herren, and Frankie Warford.

In addition to his parents, Royce was preceded in death by a son, Damon Dockins, his step-father, Carl Krug, and a sister Anita Arlene Dockins.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday November 6, 2026 at the Udall Cemetery under the direction of Miles Funeral Service.