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Dr. Howard L. Dobbs
80, of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. He was born on August 13, 1933 in Columbus, OH to Joseph Morris and Fairy Marie (Hickman) Dobbs. Howard grew up in Greenfield, OH and graduated from high school in 1951. He earned his BA (1955) and MA (1958) from Cincinnati Bible Seminary. Howard also received his doctorate in 1973 from the California Graduate School of Theology. During his career Howard served many communities; Muskogee, OK (1958-1963), Anaheim, CA (1963-1971), Santa Barbara, CA (1971-1983), LaHabra, CA (1983-1985), Indianapolis, IN (1985-2003). Locally, Howard served as the General Manager for TCM International. Personally, he enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn (Butler) Dobbs; children, Annette Lundberg, Mark (Cheryl) Dobbs; grandchildren, Eric Lundberg, Stacy Forgacs and Amy Dobbs.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 28, 2014 at Chapel Rock Christian Church at 1pm with visitation 2 hours prior to the services. Burial will follow in West Ridge Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to TCM International Institute: PO Box 24560 Speedway, IN 46224. Arrangements entrusted to
Flanner and Buchanan - Speedway.
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Karen (Guerra) Lindsey
July 7, 2024
Howard Dobbs was my first pastor. He told my mother and me "Just call me the Preacher!" He said it with that big genuine smile of his. He was so nice and personable and caring. He was there when I went forward in church to receive Christ and he came over to my house to tell me all about what baptism means, then ran right over to the church to turn on the baptismal. He married my husband and me also. Howard was also a very good preacher, teacher and counselor and I missed him when he moved from Santa Barbara. I am sure he made wonderful things happen in his new community and he's doing so now with Jesus. I still think of you Howard and I will never forget you and your lovely family too. Signed, Karen (Guerra) Lindsey.
PEGGY HILEMAN
March 21, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Margaret Hileman
March 21, 2020
Dear Carolyn, I haven't forgotten you or Howard these past six years. You have been on my prayer list and I reflect on all the good memories that we have shared through the years.
Every time I read the book of Jude (which isn't very often) I think of Howard and how he spent almost a year or more teaching that. He was one special teacher and I remember learning from him while we were in college, or whenever I had the opportunity of hearing him preach.
I know he is dearly missed by you and your family - but can only imagine what he is experiencing in his eternal home.
Blessings to you and your family,
Peggy Hileman
Mary Lou Petrausch
May 1, 2014
Carolyn, we just learned of Howard's passing this past week and send our thoughts & prayers to you and the family. You all did so much for the Church in East Anaheim and it was so appreciated. God's Peace & Blessings to you.
April 13, 2014
Howard was my classmate at McClain HS
in Greenfield, Ohio. He had many friends
and was loved by all. We are very sad to
learn of his passing. He was very proud of his family. He will live in
our hearts forever.
March 28, 2014
Carolyn and family, I was so sad and shocked to learn of Howard's passing. I treasure the friendship I have had with both of you for so many years. I have such special memories of the times we have shared together at CCU and in the intervening years. God's blessings be with you and your family.
Peggy Hileman
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