Wm. Mayes Dobbins

Wm. Dobbins Obituary

Mt. Vernon - Mr. Wm. Mayes Dobbins, age 78, died Friday, November 7, at his residence after and extended illness. He was a native of Cobb County, living in Macon and Savannah for several years and moving to Mt. Vernon in 1951 as Teacher/Coach at Mt. Vernon-Ailey High School. He was a U. S. veteran of World War II serving in the European Theater. He was a 1946 graduate of Lanier High School in Macon, earned his B. A. from Mercer University in Macon, his Master Degree from Peabody College in Nashville, Tennessee, and a degree in Administration form Georgia Southern College in Statesboro. He was a Montgomery County High School Coach leading two girls basketball teams to State Championships in 1961 and 1971. In 1978 retired as Principal Of Montgomery County High School. From 1950 to 1954 he played semi-pro baseball with the Georgia-Alabama League, the Florida State League and the Georgia State League. In 1977, he was inducted into the Mercer University Athletic Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Montgomery County Board of Education, member of the Mount Vernon Post of the VFW, the Vidalia Moose Club, the Rocky Creek Golf Club and was a lifetime member of the Georgia High School Athletic Association, member and Elder of the Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, where he formerly served as Sunday School Superintendent, Teacher, Secretary and Treasurer. Mr. Dobbins is survived by his wife, Patricia Winburn Dobbins of Mount Vernon; one son, Dobby Dobbins of Kennesaw; two daughters, Debra D. Gay of Ailey and Donna D. Brice of Mt. Vernon; one sister, June Hart of Prosperity and Hugh Lee Dobbins of Fairburn; six grandchildren, Tamra Brice, Dominique Dobbins, Gabriel Gay, Tanner Brice, II, Turner Brice and Carmen Gay and several nieces and aunts. Funeral services for Mr. Wm. Mayes Dobbins will be held Sunday, November 9, at 1:00 p.m. in the Saliba Chapel on the campus of Brewton Parker College in Mount Vernon with Reverend David Blalock, Reverend Robert Conner officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Vernon City Cemetery. The family request in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 434, Mount Vernon, GA, 30445. All former athletes of Coach Dobbins are asked to serve as Honorary Pallbearers and to be at Saliba Chapel at 12:30 p.m. Murchison Funeral Home Vidalia Savannah Morning News, November 9, 2003 Please sign our Obituary Guestbook at www.savannahnow.com

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Wm. Dobbins

12 Entries

Dan Johnson

November 30, 2003

Great guy and a great coach. Worked with him during some summers in early 60's. Always positive and always looking for the best in everyone. Thanks for the inspiration, coach.

Clara Nell Faircloth - Lutz

November 21, 2003

I extend deepest sympathy to Patricia and family in our great loss. Coach was a super guy and taught me to control my temper by setting me on the bench. He truly was a hugh part of our lives and we are better adults for having known him.

Pete Peterson

November 13, 2003

Our deepest sympathies to Mrs. Dobbins and the children and extended family of Coach Dobbins. He was a great guy and touched many of us. Who can ever replace him and brew such rich-smelling coffee in the gym! And Coach, I'm really sorry I blew that throw to first in the Vidalia game in 1963.

Edward Peterson

November 12, 2003

We are very saddened to hear about Coach Dobbins passing. He was a wonderful man, loved by many, and certainly one of my heroes. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Wayne Johnson

November 9, 2003

I played basketball and baseball for Coach Dobbins 1959-1962. He was always intense, always pushing for the better athlete he knew was inside you, but always a super person. Deepest sympathies to the family.

Allie Rhodes

November 9, 2003

I'm sorry that we were unable to be with you today, but our thoughts were certainly with you. I've always thought alot of Mr. Dobbins. He was my principal in the late 70's. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Judy Dixon Carter

November 8, 2003

My deepest sympathy to the family.

Coach Dobbins was my coach in High School back in the 60's.

Louise Corley

November 8, 2003

Mr.Dobbins was a very special friend to me and to so many other people. He was the kindest man I have ever met.He will surely be missed by all who knew him. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family.

janelle reese

November 8, 2003

taught me in high school in 1961

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