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Robert Eugene "Rob" Dolan IV
2010 - 2026
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2010
DIED
2026
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Robert Dolan Obituary
08/30/2010 - 01/22/2026
Robert "Rob" Eugene Dolan IV of Midland, TX, passed away on January 22nd at Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock, TX. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at First Methodist Church in Midland.
Rob was born on August 30, 2010, in Odessa, TX, to Mara Kathleen Dolan and Robert "Gene" Eugene Dolan III. In May 2021, Rob was diagnosed with brain cancer. He fought a long and courageous battle. Rob was known for his lively personality, intelligence, humor, kindness, and love for Jesus. He never met a stranger and made everyone feel seen, heard, and valued. He was also a devoted fan of Texas Tech, LEGO, Marvel, and AJR.
Rob is survived by parents Mara Dolan and Gene Dolan, sisters Faith Dolan and Ava Claire Dolan, grandparents Gina Massey, Mike Massey, Kay Doss, and Tom Doss, aunts and uncles Melissa Lichlyter, Tia Cisneros, Jon Massey, and Kinah Massey, cousins Kamille Massey, Memphis Newton, Maddie Cisneros, Raelyn Massey, Bristol Massey, Savannah Massey and Annie Lichlyter, and extended family Laurie Weatherby, Paul Weatherby, and Marla Daugherty.
Rob is preceded in death by grandfathers, Gene Dolan and Carlton Boedeker.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the Covenant Children's Hospital staff, the Covenant Children's Hematology/Oncology staff, Dr. Theodore Johnson and his clinical trial team, and friends and family who supported Rob.
Donations can be made to Lubbock Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Sunshine Kids Foundation, or Hart of Gold Foundation.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.
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