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Edward Dobson Obituary

A funeral service for Mr. Edward Harry Dobson, of 8521 Old Elam Road, Ruthville, who departed this life suddenly Thursday evening, Aug. 5, 2011, as a result of a house fire, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at Parrish Hill Baptist Church, Charles City. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director. For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit our website at www.blandenterprisesinc.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Aug. 6 to Aug. 12, 2011.

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Brenda Jackson

August 13, 2011

My prayers and sympathy goes out to the family.
Brenda L. Jackson

August 13, 2011

May God be with you and your love ones at this time of sorrow. Love Cynthia

Lois Dobson

August 12, 2011

Uncle,

I will always keep you close to my heart.
You will be missed.

LaVerne T. Russell

August 12, 2011

My parents (Ponnie and LaVerne) and I send our sincere condolences at this time. Your family was a very big part of our lives during the years we lived in Charles City and I know Mr. Dobson will be truly missed. May God's grace, peace and love hold you all together in the days to come. We'll keep you in our prayers.

irene johnson

August 12, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

August 12, 2011

Ruth and Family:

May God hold each of you tightly during this most difficult time. Please rejoice in knowing that " Weeping may endureth for a night, but sweet sweet joy will come in the morning"!

With Deepest Sympathy,
Richard and Elva B. Tyler and Family

Shelia & Bert Johnson

August 12, 2011

To the Dobson Family,

Just know that you are in our prayers. Continue to trust God and look to the hill whence cometh your help.

Dea. Gina Jones

August 12, 2011

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

August 11, 2011

To the Dobson family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We wish you peace and strenght. God Bless
Lorenzo and Wanda Snead-Batts

Princess Crump

August 11, 2011

To my family I am sincerely sorry about the loss of Edward. You are truly in my thoughts and forever in my Prayers. Love you all.

Floyd & Teresa Brown

August 10, 2011

May God continue to Bless our family in our time of sorrow. Uncle Edward will truly be missed. Remember, weeping may endure for a night but JOY! cometh in the morning.

Love

Floyd, Teresa (Ree) & Noah Brown

Crystal Harris

August 10, 2011

There is nothing I can say to mend the broken hearts.Just know that God will take care of you and make everything alright.Much love to you all!!!!
The Harris Family-
Mike, Chris and Bryan

Paula Braxton Johnson & Family

August 10, 2011

To Nick and Family

May God continue to be with you and your family during this time and may you find peace in knowing that earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Keeping you in my prayers.

Gail (Yvette) Jones

August 10, 2011

May God bless each of you during this most difficult time; my thoughts and Prayers are with each of you.

August 10, 2011

TO DOBSON FAMILY WE WILL MISSED UNCLE EDWARD SO MUCH FROM LIL PAUL KIDS LATISHA.SHERRITA DOBSON (RICHMOND,VA

August 10, 2011

To the Family: My deepest sympathy and condolences. I remember Mr. Dobson as I used to be up the hill playing as a little girl and more recently as the band was rehearsing he was right there with us stomping his feet having ball. Sugar, Bird, Bigmama and the rest I am here if you need me. May God be with you all. Lisa Jones Blocker (Connecticut)

Sparkle Brown

August 10, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

August 10, 2011

To the Family: I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Dobson. My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to you. I remember Mr. Dobson as I used to be up the hill playing as a little girl and more recently as the band was rehearsing for an upcoming show he was right there with us stomping his feet having a ball right along with the band members enjoying the music. Sugar, Bird, Bigmama and the rest I am here if you need me. May God be with you all. Lisa Jones Blocker (Connecticut)

August 10, 2011

MY THOUGHTS GO OUT TO UNCLE EDWARDS FROM LIL PAUL AND HIS CHILDREN LATISHA, SHERRITA,DOBSON AND FAMILY.WE WILL MISSED YOU.

Evelyn Dobson

August 10, 2011

To the Dobson family, my uncle will be greatly missed and loved and my thoughts and prayer be with you, Love always, Evelyn Dobson

August 10, 2011

Our prayers are with you and for you. We will remember him as he was at the housewarming, warm and smiling. Eric & Ann

August 10, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family - May Edward be at peace. Carolyn Tabb (Richmond, VA)

churie wallace

August 10, 2011

Big Daddy will be playing that Guitar in Heaven. He will be missed by many. My sympathies go out to the family for the loss.

Churie Wallace

August 10, 2011

To The Dobson Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. Always remember the good times that we have all had with Ed.

May God Bless each of you.

Claudette Dobson-Woodson & William Woodson

Joyce Dobson Crawford

August 8, 2011

Big Ed,
You will be Missed

Teresa Dobson-Brown

August 8, 2011

I light this candle in remembrance of Uncle Edward. May his soul rest in peace.

Love Always

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