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BORN
1941
DIED
2014
Quail Dobbs Obituary
Dobbs died Wednesday at his home in Coahoma (kuh-HOH'-muh). Judy Dobbs said Friday that her husband had Parkinson's disease and other health issues. He was 72.
Dobbs retired as a rodeo clown at the end of 1998. The following year took office as a justice of the peace in Howard County.
Dobbs, whose gags included a pretend hat-cleaning operation, was inducted into the Colorado-based ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 2002. Dobbs was also a member of the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Baptist Church in Big Spring.
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Memories and Condolences
for Quail Dobbs
45 Entries
Lalo. Guzman
October 9, 2022
He was a real swell guy he helped me when i was starting .y career as a rodeo clown very helpful
Judge (Ret) Robert Waddell
August 2, 2017
There will never be anyone to replace a MAN with Quails gentleness an honesty
Judge (Ret.) Robert D Waddell
August 2, 2017
God bless Quail. Was an inspiration for me to to start clownen rodeos and fighting bulls. As I rember when he told me that if somebody gonna take a Hooken or a stompen in that arena it best be you as you are the cowboys protector. I had great respect for Quail as I was also an elected Texas Justice of the Peace in 1991 in Dickens County Texas about 100 miles from Cohomma.
Jean Gilliam
November 6, 2016
To the Quail Dobbs family I send condolences . I lived in Coahoma until 1952. I knew a "Biddie" Dobbs. I loved going to rodeos at Big Springs as a child..
calvin ingram
March 13, 2015
quail was a good man and he will be missed. cal
Sid Moore
June 19, 2014
When I was a kid he and my Grandfather were friends so every year at the Houston Rodeo he would let me come hang out behind the shoots with him and the other bullfighters. I thought I was on top of the world getting to do that several times each year. He never made me feel unwelcome and I'm sure I was in the way. They definitely broke the mold with that whole bunch.
June 15, 2014
To Judy Coley and Stephanie,
So sorry to here that Quail passed away.WHAT a great friend he was.It was pleasure the 26 years we spent with at the El Paso rodeo.Our condolences go out to you and you're family He will be missed but not forgotten.
Dale Fletcher and Junior Salazar
Brent Matson
April 24, 2014
Sorry to hear about your lost. I watched him many years in the Spooner rodeo in Spooner,wi. He was a great guy.
February 17, 2014
Sorry to hear about your loss. James 4:8 says draw close to God and he will draw close to you.
January 29, 2014
Judy, so sorry for your loss. Quail was such a special person and our kids loved him and will always remember him and his act at the Big Spring Rodeo.
Dave and Martha Lammers
January 29, 2014
sincere sympathy,sorry for for your loss..............
Ron & Jan Conrad
January 26, 2014
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
May God Bless You,
Victoria&Andrew VZj
January 25, 2014
rip
Mr.QuailDobbs
Condolences to
the DOBBS Family
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January 25, 2014
Family,
Please know that God is not far off from each one of us.
Acts 17:27
Kim Fowler
January 25, 2014
Rodeo clowns are my favorite...going with my Daddy, in Sou Carolina to rodeos was a thrill....he will be sorely missed, but NEVER forgotten....God Bless
G. Freeman
January 24, 2014
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.
January 23, 2014
The family is in my prayers. Psalms 37:11
January 22, 2014
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
Ed
January 21, 2014
Judy and family, I'm so sorry to hear your dear husband has gone to rest. May you please find strength in prayer. Psalms 65:2
Rj the clown
January 21, 2014
I started to clown 26 years ago cause of u 26 years I still clown from the heart bump a nose I always say every good clown goes right to heaven u will be miss best rodeo clown ever
My Hero.
Mike Chappell
January 20, 2014
So sorry for the loss of the best rodeo clown around I will never forget the day my stepdad Willis Paul Gentry (Red) took me to the state fair to meet his cousin none other than Quail Dobbs didn't take him long to introduce me and Mr. Dobbs treated me like a cousin as well and asked me if I wanted to help him that afternnon in the arena it was so cool picking up his tires and other parts after the explosion of his car he will never be forgotten.Love ya Quail Dobbs
Melissa Janke
January 20, 2014
He was awesome! Quail had dinner at our house one time before a rodeo. I will never forget him, he will always be remembered by my family. My brother was in awe of him.
January 19, 2014
I remember when Quail would perform at the Hugo PRCA Rodeo and done a great job fighting those man killer bulls. I will always remember him. My thoughts are with his Family.
January 19, 2014
We are never prepared for death so please find comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more for this has been promised us. So please accept my condolences for your loss.
January 19, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. The bible can be of some comfort at john 3:16.
January 19, 2014
james king
Lee Jones
January 19, 2014
He was the best.I seen his act so many times and laughted every time.When he would throw that little fit and jump up and down and his knees as high as his head I would just get down laughting.
Annie
January 19, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 18, 2014
God Bless You.... What a Great Pleasure to have known you,
Dick & Kimberly McAuley
Wheatland, WY
Tim Doran
January 18, 2014
To Quail's Family, He touched countless lives. We will all miss him, but we are also blessed because of him.
January 18, 2014
The family is in my prayers. Psalms 37:11
January 18, 2014
So sad to her of Quail's passing - a great fun guy. RIP
January 18, 2014
Judy, Stephanie & Coley,
We were so saddened to hear about Quail. We send all of our love and prayers to you.
What a privledge it was to know him.
John & Teresa McNiel
D S
January 18, 2014
To the Family of Quail Dobbs.
I am very sorry for your loss, as you try to deal with the loss of Quail look to our Heavenly Father to help you at this difficult times.
January 18, 2014
Quail was always a Hero at the Jasper Lions Rodeo! RIP Quail. Joe Lanier former
Jasper Lions Good Guy/Bad Guy Member
January 18, 2014
The loss of a loved one can be hard. Please have comfort in God 's love. 1 Cor. 15:26
Janine Musick
January 18, 2014
Family and friends are in our prayers. R.I.P. Quail. We'll miss you.
Geraldine Holland
January 18, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
T
January 18, 2014
My prayers are with your family. Many people wonder Is There Any Hope for the Dead? In harmony with God's original purpose, we have the hope to be resurrected and the opportunity to live on a paradise earth.
Robert Bryant
January 17, 2014
Rest I peacemy friend yu will be missed
DStallings
January 17, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
SONNY cOOK
January 17, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rev. 21:3-4
January 17, 2014
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.
January 17, 2014
Rest in Peace
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