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Robert Dobbins Obituary

Robert D. Dobbins Jr.

GRAND ISLAND - Robert "Bob" D. Dobbins Jr, age 75 of Grand Island, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at home with his loving wife by his side.

Celebration of life will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM at All Faiths Funeral Home. Dan Naranjo officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, November 13, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 PM at the funeral home. A graveside service with military honors will be held at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials suggested to the ALS Association (www.als.org). Condolences can be left at www.giallfaiths.com.

Robert "Bob" was born June 27, 1948 to Robert Sr. and Zona (Bills) Dobbins in Cameron, MO.

He is survived by wife, Jennifer "Jenny" Dobbins of Grand Island; sisters, Sharon Pankratz and Iona Likins both of McPherson, KS; brother, Tod (Angie) Emerson of McPherson, KS; sons, Michael Dobbins of Chanute, KS and Monte Harner of Lincoln, NE; daughters, Angela (Scott) Starkey of El Dorado, KS and Michelle (Jeff) Coffey of Grand Island; grandchildren, Kylee Dobbins, Brynn Dobbins, Jace Dobbins, Tyler Sader and Jeffrey Harner.

He is preceded in death by grandparents, Roy and Loraine (Nana); mother, Zona (Bills) Emerson; father, Robert Dobbins Sr; stepfather, John Emerson; brother, Buddy Dobbins; infant brother, Ricky Dobbins and grandson, Harrison Harner.

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Published by The Grand Island Independent on Nov. 9, 2023.

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Jackie Tucker

January 14, 2024

RIP.. Canton HS Class of 1966 is getting smaller as the years pass by. Just saw this notice. Prayers to your family.

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