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Gary Dobbins Obituary

Gary Lynn Dobbins, 56, of Floyd, Va. and Charlotte, N.C., passed away Thursday, October 8, 2009. Gary was an avid sportsman; he enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors and riding his Harley. He loved experiencing the joy of reaching out and helping Haitian's on his mission trips to Haiti. He was preceded in death by his son, Greg Dobbins; father, Ed Dobbins; mother, Mary Dobbins Beckner; paternal grandparents, Joe and Freeda Dobbins. He is survived by wife, Tami Dobbins; daughter, Lisa Dobbins Mountjoy; grandson, Jeremie Ingram; granddaughter, Mazzy Price; special sons, Arthur Porter, Jacob Porter; sister and brother-in-law, Terry Dobbins and J. Wayne Vaughan; niece, Meagan Vaughan; and beloved pet, Buddy. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2009, at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Hill officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home from 1 until 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Gary's favorite charity, Missionaries of the Poor, 3 North St., Kingston, Jamaica, W.I., missionariesofthepoor.org. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 10, 2009.

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November 28, 2009

Tami, I am just now hearing about your husband's death. And I felt the need to reach out to you to say how sorry I am that you must go through yet another extremely stressful time. We haven't kept in touch in the last few years but I am always eager to hear from you and your boys and your mother and sisters. Give my love to all of them. Nancy Woodson

Kenneth & Jean Porter

November 7, 2009

Tami:
May the grace of God lift you up in your hour of need. Our deepest sympathies we extend to you, Arthur, and Jacob and to his family as well.
We have been thinking of you and the boys when from the first we heard and wanted to add this now to provide a continuation fo the comfort from friends and family.

You will be in our prayers.

October 16, 2009

Tami, We were sorry to hear of Gary's passing. We did not hear of this until after the funeral. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Art & Eva Bostick, Mocksville, NC

Melody

October 14, 2009

Tami & Terri,My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.I hated to hear about Gary's sudden passing,I knew Gary from being part of the family at one time. he was always down to earth such a fun person to be around. God Bless All

October 11, 2009

Tami,So sorry to hear about Gary.His Grandfather Joe and my mother,Doris Hornbarger were siblings.Lots of memories when all were kids.Our prayers are with you.Judy Hornbarger Naff and family.Radford,Va.

Joanne (Young) Burke

October 11, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. They were "my second family" when Terri and I were friends, going to school and church together. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.

Norma Hornbarger Fisher

October 10, 2009

Tami, you don't know me, but Gary was my cousin, and my sisters and I have fond memories of our years together as kids. As a teenager, I babysat Gary and Terri many times in their little house in Radford on 2nd Street. We are so sorry for your loss.

Margaret and Pat Chappell

October 10, 2009

Tami, Pat and I are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers.

October 10, 2009

I am so sorry for you, Tami, as you go through this period of grief. An unexpected death is especially painful, so please know that my prayers will be with you during this time.

Love and peace to you.

Sherry Mason Brown
Charlotte, NC

Wood

October 10, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of Gary's passing and wanted to let his family know that they are in our thoughts. We will miss our roadside chats with Gary. He was always pleasant to talk with and a good neighbor to us and he will be thought of often and missed.

His Floyd Neighbors on Countyline Church Rd.

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