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Herman Dobbs Obituary
1927-2018
Herman Allen Dobbs, Jr., passed away on June 18th, 2018, at the age of 90 years.
Born on October 29, 1927, Herman grew up in Hempstead, Texas, and went on to attend first Baylor University and then Baylor College of Medicine. Graduating from medical school in 1952, Dr. Herman Dobbs went on to a nearly 40-year career as a distinguished surgeon at the Texas Medical Center.
An avid cyclist, photographer, reader, and lover of nature and progressive politics, Herman Dobbs shared a long and happy marriage with his wife, Houston artist Kathy Hall. Dubbed "Popeye" by his grandchildren, his gentleness and humility belied a delightful sense of humor and a brilliant mind.
Herman Allen Dobbs, Jr. was predeceased by his brother Thomas David Dobbs, sisters Anita Morman and Lorene Jackson, granddaughter Grace Kerrigan, and great-grandson Elan Kai Dobbs. He is survived by spouse Kathy Hall, stepdaughter Lynn Fountain, children Allen Dobbs, Ann Dobbs, David Dobbs, Sarah Kerrigan, and Cynthia Dobbs, as well as by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren (with another on the way).
The family plans to hold a private ceremony at a later date. If you wish to honor Herman, please consider donating to the Houston Food Bank, the ACLU, or the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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Mike Thorsrud
July 4, 2018
What a nice guy Dr. Dobbs was. He rented me his garage apt. behind his new house in West University in 1975 for $80/month.
That almost single-handedly allowed me to graduate from the University of Houston.
He seemed like such a sober guy most the time, but sometimes, out of the blue, he'd say something that would make me bust out laughing. I'll miss him.
C K
July 2, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time to comfort you and give you strength.
June 28, 2018
Dear Kathy, Your husband and I were colleagues for many years and we shared many patients together here in Houston. I remember with great fondness our many lunches together at Chinese restaurants. He was a fine surgeon and a wonderful friend. My wife Alice and I send our sincerest condolences at this time of great sorrow. Frank and Alice Lanza.
June 26, 2018
My deepest sympathy for the family, continue to draw close to God in prayer. (Psalms 65;2)
Psalms 94:19
June 25, 2018
My sincerest condolences to the family. May full reliance on our Heavenly Father help you through the difficult days ahead.
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