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Submitted: 7/6/23 • Approved: 7/7/23 • Last Updated: 7/10/23 • R1491585-G0-S3
June 25, 1951 - July 3, 2021
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Rev. Dennis Leon Dobbins, 70, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on July 3rd 2021, after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle. He was born June 25, 1951 in Paris, Arkansas to Joseph and Mary Dobbins. He was a graduate of Northside High School in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and was student body president of Texas Bible College where he received his Bachelors degree in Theology. He married the love of his life Sharilyn on July 15, 1978 in Houston Texas. They had four children, Alyssa, Dennis, Duane and Aaron. He was principal and founder of Christian Schools in Texas and Louisiana, operated several family businesses, and retired from AAA Auto Club Insurance. As a young man Dennis enjoyed motorcycle trips with his brother Kenneth and friends. More currently he had a great appreciation for classic cars. He was passionate about worshipping the Lord, studying the Bible and reading books to enhance his knowledge of the things of God. He was the adult Sunday school teacher at Northside United Pentecostal Church for many years and also served in jail ministry, gave home Bible studies and preached at local churches. Spending time with family brought him and his family so much joy. His fighter spirit is an inspiration to his family and friends to persist in the face of obstacles. He always had a smile on his face, an encouraging word, and was an inspiration to all who knew him. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Mary Dobbins and his brother Kenneth Dobbins. He is survived by his devoted wife Sharilyn Dobbins, daughter Alyssa and Daniel Watson, son Dennis Dobbins and Kassy Griffin, son Duane Dobbins, son Aaron Dobbins and grandchildren Dennis (D.J.) Dobbins, Gavin Griffin and Charleigh Griffin. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00pm on Friday, July 9th 2021 at The Pentecostal Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Celebration of life service will be at The Pentecostal Church – 3700 Kelley Hwy, Fort Smith, Arkansas under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery.
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