Earl Edwin Dobbs
March 17, 2017
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Service Details
Earl Edwin Dobbs, 78, went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2017 at Manor Care in West Des Moines, IA. Services will be held Wednesday, March 22, 2107 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. and the memorial service at 2 p.m.
Earl was born September 28, 1938 in Grinnell, IA to Hubert Flem Dobbs and Dora Mae Wilson. He grew up in Grinnell and then lived in Hartford, Newton and Marshalltown, coming to Des Moines to work as a barber and a painter. Earl was quick with a joke and musically talented. He played the electric, steel and acoustic guitars, the harmonica, and also sang. He loved the outdoors, traveling, fishing with his son and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his children, Tammy Dobbs, Lisa (Kelly) Doyle, and Aaron Dobbs; grandchildren, Sarena, Selena, Maria, and Seldon; and siblings, Mary Ann Cunningham, Paul, Georgia and Johnny Dobbs. Earl was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings Beulah Hansen, Rosa Godfrey and Ernie Dobbs.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Barbara Scull Smith
08/03/2017
To Earl's dear family...I am so sorry for the loss of your brother and father. We had lots of fun together as children and I will remember him fondly.
Shawn Mike
03/21/2017
Dear Family, our thoughts and prayers are constant during this time as we mourn the loss of our loved one, Earl. We serve a merciful and loving Heavenly Father who forgives all whom accept His Son, Jesus, and is faithful to guide us by His Holy Spirit unto life eternal with Him.
Carol Cohea
03/20/2017
My heartfelt condolences to the Family. It is so hard to lose your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time.
Kimberly Sacker
03/20/2017
Tammy & Family -
My condolences for the loss of your dad. It is never easy to loose a loved one no matter their age or yours. He is at peace and pain free with his Savior.
Mary S Wilson Bell
03/19/2017
Our Condolences from the Wilson family....So very Sorry for your loss, may God give you all peace and comfort ,through this difficult and trying time, may you take comfort in your hearts,knowing that your loved one is in the Very Presence of God...