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Paul Dobson Obituary
Paul Ray Dobson (Grandy), 93, of Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of Cowpens, South Carolina, passed away May 27, 2024. He was a retired marine: Chosin Reservoir survivor. He served in Vietnam where he received the Purple Heart.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Lois Ann Montgomery Dobson; daughter, Patricia Ann Montgomery Tennyson; parents Broadus and Annie Dobson; and brothers Smiley, Donald, Lewis, and Fred Dobson.
He is survived by his twin sister, Faye Hall of Cowpens, South Carolina; son, Michael Montgomery (Betty); granddaughters, Heather McDaniel (TJ), Holly Miguet (Michael), Kim Tennyson Hathcote; great grandsons, Parker and Henry McDaniel, Keaton and Gavin Miguet; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family would like to thank the VA Home Based Primary Care- Becca Effren, APRN; Tony Fincher, R.N. for the loving care and concern they extended to Grandy!
When anyone asked him, “How are you?” his reply would always be, “Fit as a fiddle!”
A graveside service with full military honors will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W Maryland Ave, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72120.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith Little Rock Funeral Home.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, AR 72205
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