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MemphisMix
November 16, 2006
Mr Dobbins will be greatly missed in this city. Everytime I saw him he always greeted me with a firm handshake and a smile. He was one of the few men in Memphis I admired and looked up to. I will miss seeing Mr Dobbins around town.
Sandra Bonner
November 14, 2006
Coach Dobbins was a great coach one that set a perfect example of how we are to conduct ourselves when
confronted with issues..our prayers are with you and your family not just now but forever..Min. Albert and Sandra Bonner
Barbara Rawls
November 14, 2006
My sympathy to your family.
George and Ruby (Lester) Jones
November 10, 2006
Jean, We're remembering you and your family in your season of grief in the loss of your dear love one (George). May the joy of the Lord be your strength today. Cherish the memories,(I reminded of school days at HCHS) and know that time is a healer.
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Latonya Winters-Buford
October 29, 2006
To my dear sister/friend Alandas and family, words cannot express what you and your family have meant to me over the years. Mr. Dobbins was General and a King among men, and I knew him as a father figure when I had none. His legacy will be revered and his spirit missed. May the creator continue to Bless your household and watch over you.
I love you always.
October 29, 2006
Dearest Jean, Alandas, Ashley and family,
We are so sorry to hear of George's death. He was a great family man, businessman and community leader.
Our heartfelt condolences to you.
Blessings and love,
Ed, Henrene and Dara Davis
Ricky Sullivan
October 26, 2006
As we've been planning on visiting Memphis soon, it was most sad to hear of George passing and yet I can't help but feel joy knowing he is celebrating in a better place where I look forward to seeing him again. Alandas, your father was a great man with a vision for Memphis that I know lives on through you, my prayers and thoughts are with you and yours as you carry on.
Jerron Hill
October 26, 2006
Dear Alandas, It was a pleasure meeting you when I did, but yet more exciting & pleasurable is the legacy that Mr. Dobbins left that should go down in history. I have never personally met him, however his legacy will touch many lives to come just as it has my very own.
Dianne Duckworth
October 26, 2006
Alandas,
I along with you treasure the legacy that your father left for the entire universe to follow. Continue to be the mover and shaker that you were taught to be!
Rodney Hughes
October 26, 2006
Alandas, I am deeply sadden to hear of the passing of your father and my mentor. George truly touched many lives during his time here on earth. Although I mourn his passing, I celebrate the opportunity to have met him and to have been a recipient of his leadership and guidance.
I know truly I would not be where I am had not George invested time and interest in me.
All the love and blessing God can muster for you and your family.
Rodney Hughes
Samuel Pieh
October 26, 2006
Our hearts go out to the Dobbins family especially during this epoch of berevement. The departure of George will definitely leave a vaccum that only God's spirit can re-fill. George was a fervent believer and promoter of justice and economic freedom for all Africans, especially Sierra Leoneans. He visited Sierra Leone over three times to ignite the spirit in Africans.
We will surely miss him physically but his spirit leaves on!!
Clara and Samuel Hingha Pieh
Nesby Blanchard
October 25, 2006
Alandas, Ashley, Jean, in this difficult time stay strong. George was a great man, and he has influenced many young Memphians. His legacy lives on through his deeds. He will not be soon forgotten.
Ron Cooper
October 21, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of Mr. Dobbins. I am a better person for having known him, and I know that the entire community shares your grief.
Linda R. Edwards
October 19, 2006
To the family of George Dobbins, Jr., The Edwards family, Aserlee, Linda, Chandra, Michael, James and Billy, wishes to express our deepest sympathies for your loss. May you be comforted in the knowledge that Brother Dobbins has gone to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He will be missed. We love you all.
Your Enon Springs Family member...
Lawrence F. Kemp
October 18, 2006
To the Dobbins family, I am sorry for your lost. It is my hope that you will continue to trust the Our Lord for it is He who is in control of all things. Your fomer Tv Repairman.
Carmilla Johnson
October 18, 2006
Mrs Dobbins, Alandas and Ashley I will always remember Mr. Dobbins whenever we would visit sitting at the kitchen table talking about a businesses that would make money. He will truly be missed. Love Milla
Willie & Brenda Dennis
October 18, 2006
Coach Dobbins was one of the few people that told me I would grow up and do well someday. I grew up in Hernando, played sports and learned how to be strong under his guidance. He was always kind and fair. Our prayers are with you his family members.
The Cater-Dixon Family
October 18, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. Just remember that God has it all in control.
ricky bowen
October 18, 2006
thoughts and prayers from the Bowen
family.........
WILLIE T. THOMAS
October 18, 2006
Remember God is faithful and faithful is his name.
Jane Bonds
October 17, 2006
Debloyce, Jerry, Jimmy: As you celebrate the Home Going of your brother, George, my prayers are with you and all of the family.
Albert & Barbara Clark
October 17, 2006
Remembering the Dobbins Family in our Thoughts and Prayers
Tina Pierce
October 17, 2006
Ashley,
My prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
VIRGINIA GRAY GORDON
October 17, 2006
MAY the LORD continue to Bless you and your Family during these trying times.
MAXCINE&MACARTHUR EDWARDS
October 17, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Claudia Amanda (daughter of McStella) Hinds
October 17, 2006
Jean, Alandas, Gordon, Grandchildren, Sisters & Brothers. The most we can hope for in this life is a keyhole peek at the shining realities ahead. Yet a glimpse is enough. It is enough to calm my heart that whatever suffering and sorrows currently attack us are not worthy of comparison to that which waits over in Glory. Blessed are those that die in the Lord. Your cousins Mittie, Andrew, Velma, Peolia, Jimella, Lorenzo, McStella, Carolyn & their family.
Peolia (Jackie) McMahon Banks
October 17, 2006
Jean & family. George (coach Dobbins) willbe missed by many people near and far. I will forever cherish those memories of growing up in Hernando, MS. with my cousin. May God be your strength & wipe all your tears away. To his brother John Mack keep the faith.
Patricia Massey-Hendricks
October 17, 2006
May God Bless you and your family
in this time of sorrow.
Minister McStella Hinds
October 17, 2006
May the Lord be your strength during this time of sadness. Weeping only last a night, but in the morning comes joy. Your love one and my cousin is resting safely in the arms of Jesus Christ and we will see him again in the resurrection. A loving cousin
Mechelle Gordon Lashley
October 17, 2006
My husband and I spent a delightful afternoon in May with George. He won us over with warmth, goodness and intellectual conversation.
Angela Trice
October 17, 2006
Alandas,
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. My prayers are with you and your family.
Be encouraged,
ANGE
Vickie Redd
October 17, 2006
Alandas, and Ashley, I send my deepest condolences in the loss of your father. George (Mr.Dobbins) was a wonderful man to work for. Even through the rough times he still tried to make it easy for me. I can only hope to and will make every effort to live a full a life as he did. He did sooooo much here on earth and was so much appreciated by all of us. I know for sure that he will have that same appreciation, love, and respect where he is now...with the good Lord. Your family is sincerely in my prayers.
Sharon Payne Smith
October 17, 2006
Jean, Al, and Ashley.
We know without a doubt that your family will miss George greatly. May God bring peace to each of you during your time of sorry.
Thurmon Payne and Family
KATHRYN RUFFIN
October 17, 2006
JEAN OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY. FROM THE HARRIS FAMILY, ARTHUR, WILLIE, VERTRO, FRED,LONNELL, BETTY, KATHRYN & LEVONZELL MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
Adrienne Cater
October 17, 2006
My prayers are with you in this time of Mr. Dobbins' homegoing. I pray that God will keep you in perfect peace.
Georgia Boyce-Baskin
October 17, 2006
Our Prayers go out to you and your family during your difficult time. Georgia Boyce-Baskin & Family.
La Banks
October 17, 2006
George was one of the nicest guys you could ever meet -- always smiling, never complained. He will truly be missed by his friends at "the spot". My condolences to the familly; I will keep you in my prayers.
Dorothy Dockery
October 17, 2006
With deepest sympathy! Dorothy Dockery & Family....
Mac Arthur (Mike) Dobbins and Clifetta
October 17, 2006
Brief is life, but love is long.
LInda Dawson
October 17, 2006
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Joe L. & Minnie Carpenter
October 17, 2006
offering our deepest condolences
during this difficult time . may the grace of GOD keep you.
Jepsie McGhee
October 17, 2006
Jean,
Iwas schocked to read that George had died.You have my prayers.George was always a delight to be around. He has wisdom and always said something to lift your spirits and make you laugh.Remember God will take care of you and your family.
Jepsie Brown McGhee
Marvell & Eva Smith
October 16, 2006
He was among those that stood for success. Our sincere condolences to the family. It's in God's hands.
M.J. Edwards Funeral Home Staff
October 17, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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