Richard Dobbins, 94, of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023.
Born Jan. 18, 1929, in Warsaw, to Jackson T. Dobbins (Warsaw Cut Glass) and Ary Irene Dobbins (Peggy Fox). He graduated in Class of 1947 from Warsaw High School.
He enlisted in the United States Army in February of 1949. Dick served 30 years, 2 months, and 28 days. The majority of his assignments were with American Embassies in the Defense Attache Office. During his time in the military his assignments included Germany, Russia, Hong Kong, Nepal, Ecuador, Jordan, Sudan, Burma and the Philippines. His final years of service were as an instructor at the Defense Intelligence School, Washington, D.C. Dick retired from the U.S. Army May 1, 1979, as a CWO4.
Upon retirement, he returned to Warsaw where he served his community. He actively volunteered with the American Red Cross (Blood Mobiles), Kiwanis, Mobile Meals and Boy Scouts of America. He held memberships with the American Legion, VFW, Elks and was a board member of the Warsaw Historical Society. He was a lifelong member of Warsaw Trinity United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his son, Richard J. Dobbins (Diane Williams); granddaughter, Laura A. Dobbins (Gunnery Sgt. (USMC) Joseph Cobb); grandson, Eric Dobbins (Nicole Bowen); great-grandchildren, Lyla and Ryder Dobbins; brother, Ted Dobbins; and his high school sweetheart and later life companion, Phyllis Kirkendall. Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Laura F. Dobbins.
A funeral service in celebration of Richard’s life will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 832 E. Center St., Warsaw, with Pastor Andrea Texeira officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery with military honors.
The family kindly request the memorial donations be made to American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America, Kiwanis or Mobile Meals.
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