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Paul Gene DobsonPassing: February 9, 2014

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Thursday, February 13th@11:00 a.m.

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Wednesday, February 12th@3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 13th 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Thursday, February 13th

MITCHELL — Paul Gene Dobson, 72, passed away at 9:53 a.m. Sunday, February 9, 2014, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital.

Born March 1, 1941, in Shoals, he was the son of Frank and Betty (Norman) Dobson, Jr.  He married Tracy Sue Terry February 27, 1982.

He retired from Naval Weapons Support Center—Crane.  Paul graduated from Shoals High School in 1959, and was a member of the Shoals Christian Church.  He was a U. S. Navy veteran.

 Surviving:           wife, Tracy Dobson, Mitchell
                     children, Cheryl Lynn (Bob) Pickel, Shoals
                                   Brian (Kim) Fults, Mitchell
                       mother, Betty Dobson, Shoals
              grandchildren, Brianne (Brett) Mosier
                                    Brennan Fults
                                    Braeden Fults
                       siblings, Ralph (Anne) Dobson, Donaldsonville, Georgia
                                    Rick Dobson, Shoals
                                    Cheryl (Ray) Norris, Loogootee

His father; son, Curtis Lee Dobson; and grandson, Matthew Pickel, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 13, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Brother Marc Fields officiating.  Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery with military honors accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

Friends may call from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial Gifts: Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services

 

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14 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Karin Dobson | Mitchell, In.47446
    Date: February 14, 2014
    Tracy and family, I'm so very sorry for your loss.In times like these words aren't enough. I'm sorry.Karin Dobson
  2. Guest: Nancy Mundy | Mitchell, IN
    Date: February 13, 2014
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry we can not be there. Brent, Nancy, and Betsy
  3. Guest: david hillenburg | norman, in
    Date: February 13, 2014
    I worked with Paul at crane. he was one of those rare people who always had a positive outlook and a good word for those around him. I always looked forward to seeing him at Mitchell basketball games. he will be missed.
  4. Guest: Max and Donna Timbrook | SaltSprings
    Date: February 12, 2014
    Tracy and family: As the proverb says: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not upon your own understanding," ... and He will direct your path. (see you through this). Our love and prayers are with you.
  5. Guest: Candace Isom | Mitchell, IN
    Date: February 12, 2014
    Tracy, So sorry for the loss of Paul. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Thanks to God for the gift of memories to help us.
  6. Guest: Roger Davis | Mitchell, In.
    Date: February 12, 2014
    Tracy I am sorry for your loss. I know the pain you are going through, as I have experienced this same pain but trust in GOD and he will take care of you. I will say a prayer for you and your family.
  7. Guest: Craig & Missy Parsley | Greenwood, AR
    Date: February 12, 2014
    Our thoughts & prayers are with your family at this time.
  8. Guest: Jake & Rita | MitchellIndiana
    Date: February 12, 2014
    We are so sorry for the lost of your loved one. Our thoughts and prays are with you during this time of. need.
  9. Guest: Donna Thornton Ray | Louisville, Kentucky
    Date: February 12, 2014
    Hello Tracy, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
  10. Guest: Randy Raines | Springville, IN
    Date: February 11, 2014
    I am sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I had the pleasure of working with him for several years at crane. He was awesome and an honor to work with. I pray that our great and awesome God will wrap his loving arms around you and bless you with love and peace in this time of sorrow. May God bless you all.
  11. Guest: Suzie Batchelor Leatherman | Mitchell, IN
    Date: February 11, 2014
    Tracy, So sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Suzie
  12. Guest: Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: February 10, 2014
    To the family: We are all so sorry for your loss. All volunteers Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services
  13. Guest: Marlene Joslin | Madison, IN
    Date: February 10, 2014
    Tracy & family: I will always remember how nice Paul was when we met you all when visiting Reggie. I am sure he will be missed by many but that is when the good memories seem to surface. Tracy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Rest in peace Paul. Love, Marlene
  14. Guest: Mike and Amy Dobson | Charlotte, NC
    Date: February 10, 2014
    I spent many a night of my youth playing ping pong in my Uncle Paul's basement and basketball in his back yard. Our heartfelt condolences to Tracy, Cheryl Lynn, Rick, Cheryl, Grandma, my Dad and all of Uncle Paul's family and friends. Mike and Amy

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