Obituary
Mr. Leroy Dobbins, 96, of Trumann departed this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the family residence in Trumann at the age of 96 years, 11 months and 24 days. He was born Sunday, July 9, 1922 in Vernon, AL and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was an Army veteran of WWII, a retired welder for RGB, an avid fisherman, and a member of Viva Drive Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Sam Dobbins, and Ellis Dobbins; two sisters, Opal Pippinger and Lucy Cox; one grandchild, Wendy Conway Profit and his parents, Ed and Matille Stevens Dobbins.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Lucille Pippinger Dobbins, two sons, Ricky Dobbins and wife Kay of Trumann and Robert Dobbins and wife Doris of Trumann; one daughter, Dianne Moss and husband Jr of Trumann; 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Dobbins and Joe Spangler officiating. Graveside service will be Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, AR.
Pallbearers will be Richard Dobbins, Mark Dobbins, Terry Dobbins, Josh Foster, Dan Wilson, Donnie Pippinger, and Ronnie Pippinger. Honorary pallbearers will be RGB employees and Quenton Fletcher.
Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.
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Service Details
Public/Visitation
July 7, 2019
Thompson Funeral Home Chapel
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Funeral Service
July 7, 2019
Thompson Funeral Home Chapel
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Graveside Service
July 8, 2019
Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery
Jonesboro, AR
(870)932-6532Guest Book
"Great Guy! He will definitely be missed.
Lucas Heer, July 17, 2019
"I worked with Leroy when I first started at RGB 33 years ago. He taught me a few tricks of the trade & was a hard working “old man” Main thing he taught me was to watch out where he was going to spit lol-Sorry for your loss -he was a good man -RIP Leroy
Philip Brasher, July 8, 2019
"So sorry for Leroys loss. He was a fine man and enjoyed visiting with him at work. An sure he's fishing in the Crystal sea. Thinking of you guys. Danny Sharp Mid-South plumbing
Dan Sharp, Jonesboro, ArkansasJuly 7, 2019
"Prayers for family.
Marie Bogan, North Carolina July 7, 2019
"Uncle I will miss you but can wait to see you on the other side love you always kimbell
Kimberly Belcher, Cherry Valley ArkansasJuly 6, 2019
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May God comfort you in your time of loss.
Donnie & Mary Stacy, Smithville, ArJuly 6, 2019
"Uncle Leroy going to miss you. Sending hugs and prayers to Aunt Lucille and family.
Roberta Walls, West Memphis, AR.July 6, 2019
"Prayers for the family
Love you
So sorry for the loss of a good man.
Crystal Keaton, Saint Charles July 6, 2019
"So very sorry for your loss. Sympathy and prayers for the whole family. Carroll and Norma Anderson ????
Norma Anderson , Jonesboro, arJuly 5, 2019