Mr. John Edward Dobbs Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Grant, AL – John Edward Dobbs “Papa John”, 86, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. John was born and raised in Guntersville, Alabama. He attended Guntersville High School and joined the Army immediately upon graduation. He served in the Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. John retired from Thompson Tractor Company in Tarrant, Alabama in 1993 after 30 years of employment. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mildred Sue Pegues; as well as his brothers, James Dobbs and Welch Dobbs. He is survived by his sons, Fredrick ( Susan ) and Greg ( Paula ) Dobbs; grandchildren, Ashley Tolbert ( Nicholas ), Whitney Dobbs, and Ryan Dobbs ( Samantha ); and one great-grandchild, Nella Sue Tolbert. Papa John was a friend to all he knew and all that knew him. He was a man who loved and lived for his family. He will be missed by all. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 9, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Grant Memorial Chapel in Grant, Alabama with interment following at Walker Cemetery Hebron, Alabama. The family will be receiving friends Friday from 12 noon until service time of 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org or to Army Emergency Relief at aerhq.org

Mr. John Edward Dobbs

July 8, 1930 - June 5, 2017