Thomas A. Dobson, 78 of Kimball passed away peacefully on June 13.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, Tommy was known for his quiet strength, generous spirit and unwavering love for those around him. He spent much of his life as a land surveyor and land developer, a career that reflected both his deep respect for the land as well as his love of being outdoors. Tommy loved all things horses, the Atlanta Braves, SEC Football (especially Alabama), and catfishing on the Tennessee River. His true joy, however, came from time spent with his family and friends. Tommy was deeply devoted to his wife and treasured the family that they built together.
Tommy leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work and compassion that will continue to live on through all that knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents Oliver and Georgia Dobson and daughter Amelia (Amy) Dobson Parker.
Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Louise (Sissy) Dobson, daughter Abbygail (Travis) Shields, son Joshua (Madison) Dobson, grandchildren Meghan (James) Cooper, Andrew (Felicia) Parker, Luke Dobson, Emma Dobson, Blake Dobson and Boone Shields, as well as also great-grandchildren Ella Cooper, Jack Cooper, Hannah Cooper, Lily Parker, Ian Parker, sisters Sandra Ramage and Gail (Randall) Walker, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services to honor and celebrate the life of Tommy was held on Monday, June 16 at 5 p.m. at Rogers Funeral Home’s Jasper Chapel, with Dale Layne who officiated.
Interment was held on Tuesday, June 17 at 1 p.m. (EDT) at Lafayette Memory Garden Cemetery in LaFayette, Georgia.
Visitation was also held on Monday, June 16 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Rogers Funeral Home’s Jasper Chapel.
Pallbearers were Travis Shields, Luke Dobson, David Cross, Brian Parrish, James Cooper and Andrew Parker.
Honorary Pallbearers were James Henry Mashburn, Alvin Mashburn, Robert Mashburn, Carl Mashburn, Bobby Kay, Randall Walker, Buddy Blevins, DeWayne McKee, Ben Harris, Amir Peleg and Paul Gott III.
Tommy’s presence will be missed forever, but his memory will remain forever in our hearts.
Arrangements were entrusted to Rogers Funeral Home, Jasper Chapel, 21 East Fifth St., Jasper, TN 37347 (942) 2682.
The Marion Tribune – June 19, 2025
