Clint B. Dobbs, Jr., age 86, of Covington, passed away January 9, 2018. Mr. Dobbs was a veteran of the United States Army, having valiantly served from 1951-1953, during the Korean War. At the age of 18, he began a 37-year career as a dedicated employee of the State of Georgia. He was first employed by the State Department of Transportation, following his graduation from Georgia State University, he began working with the Department of Audits. Following his retirement in 1986, Mr. Dobbs worked for the Newton County Tax Assessor's Office. Additionally, in true retirement manner, he and his wife, Peggy, fulfilled their love of traveling while visiting destinations all over the world. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clint, Sr., and Vera (Nelms) Dobbs.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 64 years, Peggy (Clarke) Dobbs; daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Bob Hurt of Covington; son, Jerry Clint Dobbs of Longview, TX; grandchildren, Courtney and Brett Israel, Wesley and Liz Hurt, Bradley Hurt, Nick Dobbs, Cody Dobbs and Hayley Dobbs; great-grandchildren, Marlowe Israel and Branson Dobbs; niece, Patsy Dobbs Terrell and nephew, Johnnie Dobbs, Jr.
Funeral Services for Mr. Dobbs will be held Friday, January 12, 2018, 12 Noon, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, in Covington, with Rev. Mike Wadley officiating, and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, from 6 – 8 PM, and Friday, from 10:30 – 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church, 10 Almon Church Road, Covington, GA 30014; or another charity of your choice.
Kari Willis, CPC Office Manager & Certified Preplanning Consultant, Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, Inc. 770-786-7062 | 770-786-7067 | kari.s@caldwellandcowan.com | www.caldwellandcowan.com | 1215 Access Road, Covington, GA 30014 |
No comments:
Post a Comment