Gerald Ray Dobbs

Gerald Ray Dobbs

67 a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord on August 6, 2010 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

He was born August 20, 1942 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the son of Charles Austin and Edna Cox Dobbs.

He was a member of the New Sulphur Freewill Baptist Church in Prairie Grove. He had driven a truck for both Tyson and Wal-Mart before his retirement.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Christopher Austin Dobbs and Carl Duane Dobbs, four brothers, Lester Dobbs, Marvin Dobbs, Tude Dobbs and George Dobbs.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Florence Dobbs of the home; one brother, Mitchell Dobbs of Prairie Grove, Arkansas and one sister, Geneva Collins of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Toby Dobbs of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Brandi Dobbs, Duane Dobbs, Hunter Dobbs and Forrest Dobbs all of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; one great granddaughter, Trinity Dobbs; one daughter in law, Candice Dobbs of Prairie Grove, Arkansas and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 2:00-3:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.

Funeral Service will be held Monday, August 9, 2010 - 10:00 A.M. at New Sulphur Freewill Baptist Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas with Randy Burris, Glen Faulkner and Ken Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery near Evansville, Arkansas, there will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.

Memorials may be made to HOPE Distributors - P.O. Box 129 - Lowell, Arkansas 72745 or New Sulphur Freewill Baptist Church - 13425 Hogeye Rd.- Prairie Grove, Arkansas 72753.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The complete obituary may be viewed on the Luginbuel Web Page. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com