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1948
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Paul Dobson Obituary
October 20, 1948 - April 16, 2023
Lexington, Kentucky - Paul Dobson, age 74, of Lexington, KY, passed away Sunday, April 16th, 2023, after a very short illness. After suffering a stroke in 2021, Paul worked valiantly to overcome most of the deficits. Unfortunately, what we thought might be another setback turned out to be a cancer diagnosis. He was born at Vest, KY on October 20th, 1948, to Shelby Dobson and Arlena Patrick Dobson. After retiring from a long career with Kentucky Business Enterprises (a program for the blind), as a vending operator located at the Nandino Blvd Post Office, Paul enjoyed drinking coffee on his porch, watching car shows, and listening to bluegrass, country, and old timey gospel music.
In his passing he leaves to mourn: his wife, Rita Messer Dobson; daughter, Lisa Dobson; brothers and sisters, Richard Dobson, Pam (Larry) Sparks, Beckham (Deb) Dobson, Pat (Mitch) Miller and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shelby and Arlena Dobson; stepfather, Seldon Dobson; brothers and sisters, Peggy Ratliff, Billy Ray Dobson, Anitra Ratliff, Van Messer and Cecil Dobson; special canine friends Puffy and Jack.
If you knew Paul, you know he was fiercely private, and had always expressed his wishes to be cremated, and that there be no funeral service. At a later date, family can gather for a prayer and a song at the burial of his ashes in the Dobson & Martin Cemetery at Vest, KY.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity. Some of our favorites are the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the National MS Society. Please visit www.milwardfuneral.com to leave comments and words of comfort for the family.
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Myron s cameron
April 13, 2025
Paul was a great man, as honest and humble as they come. The memory of conversations both work related and personal are often replayed in my mind.
Myron
December 18, 2024
Had the privilege to work for him over several summers while he took extended time off to spend with his family.
Then I began working for the Department for the Blind and for many years provided maintenance and repairs for Paul and the host of vendors throughout the state of Kentucky.
Paul was a terrific person and I admired him greatly
Myron cameron
July 7, 2024
So sorry I just found out of Paul's passing last year. He was a great guy, and a pleasure to work for at the post office. Those 3-4 summers I took care of his location while he took time off were fun. After becoming a repairman for the agency he was always one of my favorite vendors.
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