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Dorian Quinley Dobbins

1945 - 2020

Dorian Quinley Dobbins obituary, 1945-2020, El Paso, TX

BORN

1945

DIED

2020

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El Paso, Texas

Dorian Dobbins Obituary

Dorian Quinley Dobbins

El Paso - Our hearts are broken by the loss of our dearly beloved Dorian Quinley Dobbins of Chicago, Illinois who ascended gracefully into heaven on Wednesday May 6, 2020 at the age of 75. Dorian and wife Irma moved to El Paso, 4 years ago to be closer to their daughter Dr. Tiffani (husband Dr. Keith) Johnson and their 4 grandchildren (Kameron, Alexx, London, Harper). Dorian's heart was the biggest and best part of this gentle giant, whose boisterous laugh and zest for life were legendary. So full of joy, overflowing with love, his heart survived the Vietnam War, a massive heart attack, and major heart surgery before finally succumbing. He died peacefully with family by his side.

Dorian was born in Charleston, SC April 21, 1945 to Nathan A. Dobbins, JD, prominent attorney, and Pauline E. Twyman, school teacher/homemaker. The family soon moved to Washington, DC where he lived until graduating from Cardoza High School. He graduated from Penn State University where he starred in football, trying out for the Chicago Bears before being drafted into the United States Army September 13,1965 to serve in the Vietnam War. Thereafter, Dorian worked in corporate America, was a devoted husband, an engaged father, and faithful member of Zion Lutheran and later Pullman Presbyterian Church. He was a caring, dedicated leader and father figure to many. He served as community coordinator for the Ninth Ward, an assistant football coach for Corliss High School, and volunteer coach for numerous little league baseball teams.

Dorian loved sports and was so proud of his son Marc helping Notre Dame win the 1988 NCAA football National Championship. He loved music, and enjoyed his grandson Nate playing the saxophone. A tremendous baseball player earlier in life, with a father who played in The Negro Baseball League, one of Dorian's life highlights was passing down that legacy by teaching his grandson Harper all about baseball.

Dorian is survived by son Marc (wife Lalita) Dobbins, their three children, Nicholas, Nathaniel, and Niah, siblings Nathan (Tony) Dobbins, DeWanna (De De) Jaimeson (son Kenneth), Ronald and wife Jean Dobbins (children Aneera, Rashad), and numerous other family members and friends.

Dorian Quinley Dobbins will forever be memorialized as our strong 6'2" daddy who always looked at his family with a sparkle in his eye. He encouraged many and was loved by all he met. He will be remembered lovingly and missed immensely.






Nuestros corazones están rotos por la pérdida de nuestro amado Dorian Quinley Dobbins, originario de Chicago, Illinois, quien ascendió con gracia al cielo el miércoles 6 de mayo del 2020 a la edad de 75 años. Dorian y su esposa Irma se mudaron a El Paso hace cuatro años para estar cerca de su hija, la Dr. Tiffani (esposo Dr. Keith) Johnson y sus cuatro nietos (Kameron, Alexx, London, Harper). El corazón de Dorian era la mejor parte de este gigante gentil, cuya bulliciosa risa y entusiasmo por la vida eran legendarios. Tan lleno de alegría, rebosante de amor, su corazón sobrevivió a la Guerra de Vietnam, un ataque cardíaco masivo y una gran cirugía de corazón antes de finalmente sucumbir. Murió pacíficamente con su familia a su lado. Dorian nació en Charleston, SC el 21 de abril de 1945, hijo de Nathan A. Dobbins, JD, abogado prominente, y Pauline E. Twyman, maestra de escuela/ama de casa. La familia pronto se mudó a Washington, DC, donde vivió hasta graduarse de Cardoza High School. Se graduó de la Universidad Penn State, donde protagonizó en el fútbol, probando suerte para los Chicago Bears antes de ser reclutado en el Ejército de Estados Unidos el 13 de septiembre de 1965 para servir en la Guerra de Vietnam. A partir de entonces, Dorian trabajó en las corporaciones estadounidenses, fue un esposo devoto, un padre comprometido y miembro fiel de la Iglesia Presbiteriana Zion Lutheran y más tarde de Pullman. Era un líder dedicado y atento y una figura paterna para muchos. Se desempeñó como coordinador de la comunidad para el Noveno Distrito, asistente de entrenador de fútbol para Corliss High School y entrenador voluntario para numerosos equipos de pequeñas ligas de béisbol. Dorian amaba los deportes y estaba muy orgulloso de que su hijo Marc ayudara a Notre Dame a ganar el Campeonato Nacional de fútbol de la NCAA de 1988. Le encantaba la música y disfrutaba de su nieto Nate tocando el saxofón. Un jugador de béisbol tremendo desde inicios de su vida, con un padre que jugó en la liga The Negro Baseball League, uno de los aspectos más destacados de la vida de Dorian fue transmitir ese legado al enseñarle a su nieto Harper todo sobre el béisbol. Dorian es sobrevivido por su hijo Marc (esposa Lalita) Dobbins, sus tres hijos, Nicholas, Nathaniel y Niah, sus hermanos Nathan (Tony) Dobbins, DeWanna (De De) Jaimeson (hijo Kenneth), Ronald y su esposa Jean Dobbins (hijos Aneera y Rashad) y muchos otros familiares y amigos. Dorian Quinley Dobbins será siempre conmemorado como nuestro fuerte papá de 6'2" que siempre miraba a su familia con un brillo en los ojos. Animó a muchos y fue amado por todos lo que conoció. Será recordado con amor y echado de menos inmensamente.

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Published by El Paso Times from May 29 to May 31, 2020.

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Randy Ferrari

September 2, 2024

Dorian and his family lived across the street from my mother-in-law's home.His son and my son played together.He was a good man and I am blessed our paths crossed however brief. The peace of Christ to him and his family.

Mike Casey

June 6, 2020

Mr. Dobbins,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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