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DOBSON, Booker T. "Sammy" Jr. age 61. He passed away peacefully to be with the on Lord. Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Booker T. and Sannie Dobson; brother, Vernon Brown. He received Christ at an early age. He was a retired musician. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School. He was a loving warn and very sweet person. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves to cherish his memory; four aunts, Shirley M. Walton, Mary F. Jackson, Wanda Davis, Doris Young all of Dayton, Oh and a host of cousins and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 25, 2009 at McKinley United Methodist Church 196 Hawthorn Street until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment Greencastle Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Smith - Rose Funeral Home.
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for Booker Dobson
Betty D.
September 25, 2009
“Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul.”
Booker made my mother’s time at Maria Joseph a more pleasant experience. He touched the lives of not only residents but their friends and family. His gift was not only musical but a truly pure heart.
We will forever remember that in our lowest time at my mother’s funeral that Booker set aside his own grief and shared his musical gift with us all.
Barbara L.
September 24, 2009
I met Booker at Maria Joseph, and he always had a smile for anyone who spoke to him. After dinner Booker would often entertain the residents and visitors with his musical talents on the organ. My mother would make request and he would have her rocking in her wheelchair.
My Deepest Sympathy goes to his family and friends. May God Bless you all.
Judith Brown
September 24, 2009
Sammy you were Great keyboardist, you made my voice
shine, we will meet again, your gone to soon.
Judy Brown
Judy Screetch
September 24, 2009
Sammy was a kind person and a great
musician. I knew him through my husband Jimmy Screetch. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless you
Crystal Brown
September 24, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mamie Faye Johnson
September 24, 2009
9/24/2009
Peace be with Sammy's, family, friends, and associates.
May this poem bring you some comfort and peace.
I'm Gone to Be With Jesus
Don’t spend too much time in mourning
Tears are for the sad.
I left to be with Jesus
And this should make you glad.
Don’t waste your hour in grieving,
No need to feel distress.
I am tired of life’s frustration,
And had to get some rest.
Don’t lose the love I gave you
Feed it with your care.
Grow it with devotions,
Spread it everywhere.
Don’t fret because my leaving
Came in such a way.
We’ll have another meeting
In God’s Eternal Day.
Rest in peace,Sammy.
Mamie Faye (Davis) Johnson (RHS)
September 23, 2009
Sammy had the most "Beautiful Singing Voice" that I ever heard. He will be deeply missed at Mckinley United Methodist Church.
With sincere Sympathy.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Marcia (Smith) Reese.
September 23, 2009
Booker(Sammy) wasone of the most talented keyboardist I've ever known and worked with. I was most fortunate to know him and work on stage with. We will all miss Sammy who was taken from us way to soon. Lenny Davis
Jeanie & Lynn Dialysis Center North
September 23, 2009
Booker was a very talented man he will be deeply missed by all of us at the Dialysis Unit North. He was a joy to listen to and a pleasure to know. Our prayers are with the family.
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