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JOHN COLLIER DOBBS Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

Crawford Mortuary & Crematory

2714 Grandview Avenue

Nashville, Tennessee

JOHN DOBBS Obituary

John Collier Dobbs, Sr., 69, of Lamar, MS. went to be with the Lord on December 1st, 2014. He was surrounded by his family at Vanderbilt hospital in Nashville, TN. Johnny was born on January 10, 1945 in Long Beach, CA to James Kirby Dobbs Jr. and Catherine Smith Dobbs. He attended The McCallie School in Chattanooga, TN. and graduated from Vanderbilt University where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He was a member of the Tennessee Air National Guard where he faithfully served our nation. After the war, he returned to Memphis where he began his professional career in the family car business. He became General Manager of Courtesy Pontiac in 1972 and ran that business successfully until 1988 when he joined Dobbs Brothers Management as a partner. He was a former President of the Tennessee Automobile Dealers Association. Johnny had an incredible love of the outdoors. He loved to hunt and fish as well as play golf and ski. He loved being on his farm in Lamar, MS where you would find him planting a garden, driving a tractor, or riding a horse. He was a member of Greasy Slough Duck Club, 713 Hunting Club, and Menasha Hunting and Fishing Club. He was a member of The Memphis Country Club and Augusta National Golf Club. He was a long time member of Second Presbyterian Church and joined St Andrews Episcopal Church in Collierville, TN. after moving to Lamar MS. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sara Foose Dobbs. They were married on August 9th, 1974. He is also survived by his sons Talmai Owen Vickers, Jr. and John Collier Dobbs Jr., daughters-in-law Julie Sims Vickers and Christine Smith Dobbs, grandchildren, Sims Owen Vickers, William Dobbson Vickers, Sara Sage Vickers, John Collier Dobbs III, and Michael Hull Dobbs, brother James Kirby Dobbs III, sister-in-law Lisa Dobbs, sister Katherine Dobbs Eleazer, and brother-in-law Luther Edwin Eleazer, Jr. He is also survived by his uncle John Hull Dobbs Sr. as well as numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Collierville, TN. on Friday December 5th at 11 a.m. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. in the Parish Hall. During his lifetime, Johnny supported many charities and ministries; in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Collierville, TN, Neighborhood Christian Center, or MIFA. Online Guestbook at www.crawfordservices.com Crawford Mortuary & Crematory (615)254-8200

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Published by Reading Eagle on Dec. 3, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN DOBBS

27 Entries

Chris Denton

November 28, 2022

I met John when we were young and our fathers had wondered what they were going to do with us for the summer. So, they decided to let us spend the summer out at the Dobbs facility that put food on planes out at the Memphis airport. I met john for the first time and we just bonded and I was soon spending the night at his parents house. Over the years he became the best friend I ever had. I hear his voice saying so many important things that served me so well. My life has been so blessed to have him as a friend and I we will see each other again in different place that is not of this earth. God bless Johnny and all of his family. And, Johnny loved Sara and his children with all his heart and soul. May God bless them all. Chris Denton

December 18, 2014

I just found out about Johnny and my heart skipped a beat.I have so many memories that Iwill always cherish.I have worked for Johnny and my name is Jan Zaborowski

michael cooper

December 8, 2014

Very nice gentelman, Allways had positive word for everyone. He will be missed by all.
We will miss you Mr. Dobbs The Locker Room Staff @ ANGC

Tommy Foster

December 5, 2014

I worked at Courtesy Pontiac and Dobbs Mitsubishi. I had great respect for Mr. Dobbs. Employees were treated with kindness and respect. He will be greatly missed.

Janet Skelton

December 5, 2014

Mr. John was always so sweet and nice when I saw him and Ms. Sara. He will be truly missed and my condolences go out to his family.

david howell

December 5, 2014

a great man to work for. you will always be missed.

JoeAnn Ballard

December 4, 2014

Words cannot express the sadness I feel. John was my friend .
JoeAnn Ballaed

Bruce and Joan McNab

December 4, 2014

Johnny Dobbs was one of the finest men we have ever known, a Christian who put his faith into action. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers and sympathy go out to Sara and all the family.

December 4, 2014

John Dobbs-A great person in many Many ways--
God Bless All . Clyde Putman-Pontiac.

Michael Thompson

December 3, 2014

One of the real true Gentlemen of the South. He treated me like someone special and I was honored to be part of John's golf group in Colorado over the years. My prayers to Sara and the Dobbs family. A truly great man.

Pam and Alan Tessmer

December 3, 2014

John was a true Gentleman in every sense of the word. He will be deeply missed by so many. Our hearts are completely broken. John was an amazing man, father and friend. We feel grateful to have known such an extraordinary human being.
God Bless Sara and the entire Dobbs family at this most difficult time.

Howard Tessmer

December 3, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Howard really has great memories of Uncle John.

Love, Howard and Dawn Tessmer (AZ)

Rendy Saig

December 3, 2014

My heartfelt sympathy to you Sara, Tal and Jay. I am so sorry to hear of Johnny's illness and passing. What a delightful, kind, funny man. I will never forget what fun we all shared over the years. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

December 3, 2014

sending my condolences to johnny's family'.ihad worked for mazda when it was dobbs bros mazda.my name is george tsavolakis

Jerry Bryan

December 3, 2014

Precious in the sight of the Lord is
the death of His Saints. Psalms 116:15
Jerry Bryan

Paul Tripplehorn

December 3, 2014

I was so very blessed to have Johnny in my life as a friend. His warm and inviting smile and winning personality will be greatly missed in our summers together in Aspen. I send my love to you Sara as your partner of so many years has been called to our Father's kingdom. Peace be with you. Paul Tripplehorn

December 3, 2014

My Father-in-law worked with the Dobbs organization for 39 years and I wouldn't have wanted him anywhere else. He grew to know and love the Dobbs family and was proud to know them. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Dobbs family during this time.

The Spann Family

Gary Campbell

December 3, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Johnny was my friend and leader and I wouldn't be what I am today without his leadership and friendship.
I will miss him greatly.

Bob and Karen Ritter

December 3, 2014

Karen and I send our deepest sympathy to you, Sara, and all of the great Dobbs family. Johnny was a special man and we were blessed to know him as a friend.

Syd butler

December 3, 2014

A wonderful and kind man. I send my sincerest sympathy to his family and loved ones.

Didi Dwyer

December 3, 2014

Johnny was undoubtedly the nicest person I ever met. He was never a stranger to anyone he met and always took time to listen. Our hearts are broken and he will be surely missed. Much love, Didi, Barclay, and Sinclaire.

Henry Dodge

December 3, 2014

My prayers go out to all of Johnny's family during this sad time.
My life was blessed 51 years ago when I was Johnny "Big Brother" in our fraternity at Vanderbilt. I've always cherished that wonderful connection. He'll be greatly missed.

Bill and Ann Ozier

December 3, 2014

Although it has been many years since our time as fraternity brothers at vanderbilt, I have many fond memories of Johnny. He will be missed.

Debbi Rose

December 3, 2014

Miss you Johnny! It was an honor to have you in my life. Your intense kindness and concern for others will always remain unforgettable. With much love and sincere sadness...
Mrs Debbi Rose

Rick Doran

December 3, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Art Davis

December 3, 2014

Sara and family. I was so sorry to hear of your lose and mine as well. Johnny was a dear friend and associate for many years. I am sorry that I did not get to be closer to him these past years. He meant a great deal to me and my family. Thanks so much for the memories, guidance, and work association, Johnny. I will truly miss you. Art Davis

Chris Denton

December 3, 2014

I am so sorry that you are gone from us. But, you are with the angels in heaven now. I will see your face and talk to you until the day that I am no longer here. I know that you now know all the answers and that your suffering is over. I am so thankful that I was able to meet you and call you a friend. You have been such an influence on my life, I prayed for all of your family on my prayer bench this morning and I will continue to pray for them until I am no longer here. I am sorry that you are gone because I will miss the ability to talk to you and be guided by you, Johnny..you were the most non judgmental friend that I ever had. I cry as I write this. But you will be with me in spirit forever and I hope that I get to see you again in a much better place, God loved you while you were here just as we all did and now you are with Him, Goodbye for now but you will never leave my heart or my prayers I will think of you and see you in my mind forever. And I will still talk to you because I know you are gone from this earth and yet I believe that you can still hear us down here. Amen and To the whole family I am so sorry..

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