4th Annual Leland Dockery Tribute Cruise-In

The Seasoned Adult Ministry (SAM) of First Baptist Church Trussville (FBCT) will be showcasing over 200  vintage, classic, hotrod, show cars and specialty vehicles at the  Fourth Annual Leland Dockery Tribute Cruise-In on Saturday, June 3, 9 a.m. in the church’s front parking lot.

Pre-registration for the Cruise-In is available online at fbctrussville.org/cruise-in-registration.

Onsite registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on the day of the show. 

This event is named in honor of a longtime member of FBCT. Leland Dockery passed away in 2019, at age 68, leaving behind a  life filled with family, friends, community, and country. Husband to wife Denise, father, and grandfather, he was a veteran of the U.S.  Coast Guard and retired as owner of Dockery Electric and served as Chairman of the Trussville Utilities Board. Before and after retirement, Dockery enjoyed spending time at the family’s lake house and making the local breakfast rounds with “the guys” in his restored 1958 GMC Apache. Nearly all his life, he had a thing for cars. 

“Leland loved his cars and had been tinkering with hot rods since he was in high school. He personally restored over 30 cars,” said  Bob Smith, FBCT’s Minister to Seasoned Adults. “Not long after I  came to First Baptist in 2018, he and I talked about having an auto show, and we both thought it would be a great community event. I never imagined we’d be doing this event without him, but  four years later, we are going strong.” 

• Every registered vehicle will be eligible to be selected by the  fans as the “Fan Favorite.” Our specially designed Trophy will be presented to the Vehicles receiving the most fan votes. 
• New for 2023: Vehicle owners have the option to be considered by our panel of judges in one of FOUR designated categories: (1) Pre-War (pre-1945) (2) 1945 to 1959 (3) 1960 to  1979 (4) 1980 & newer. 
• Awards will be presented just after Noon. Additional awards for  Most Creative Design, Best Work in Progress, Best Military  Vehicle, and the Mayor’s Choice Award presented by  Trussville Mayor Buddy Choat.  
• Food trucks for food purchase, DJ Ronnie Foster plus live  music, free water, and a host of door prizes for drivers and  fans will round out the day.  
• There is no charge to enter your vehicle, and this event is free  to the public.  

For more information about the Leland Dockery Tribute Cruise-In,  visit www.fbctrussville.org or call the Seasoned Adult Ministry  office at 205-228-1006.

Submitted by Bob Smith, Minister to Seasoned Adults