Ocala Mourns a Wrestling Icon as Dory Funk Jr. Dies at 85
Legendary pro wrestler Dory Funk Jr., a longtime Ocala resident and WWE Hall of Famer, died on August 4, 2026. He mentored future stars at the Funking Conservatory and held multiple world championships; his wife Marti and family will hold a private service with a public memorial planned in November to honor his life and impact on wrestling.