BORN

1937

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

Davison-Fulton/Anderson Chapel

815 North Fourth Street

Chillicothe, Illinois

E. Dean "Dino" Dobbins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 21, 2010.

E. Dean "Dino" Dobbins, age 72, of Rome, passed away Saturday Sep. 18, 2010 at 1:50 p.m. at his residence.

He was born Oct. 16, 1937 in Tulsa, OK to John and Grace (Boles) Dobbins. He married Lenora "Eve" Stewart June 1, 1956 in Tulsa. She survives along with one daughter, Dana (Jeff) Dennis of Richmond, KY, one son Allen Dobbins of Chillicothe, and three sisters: Joann Godwin of San Jose, CA, Joyce Jeck of Tulsa, and Nellie DuVall of Tulsa.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Johnnie Dobbins.

Dean was a journeyman plumber in the Peoria area for over 50 years, retiring in 1999. He was devoted to his wife and children, loved to cook for family and friends, and discovered golf during his retirement. His life long passion was country music. Dean was a gifted singer and an accomplished steel guitar player who performed with several country music legends all over the United States. More recently he attended annual steel guitar conventions where he enjoyed meeting people from around the world.

Funeral services will be Friday Sep. 24, 2010 at 12 Noon at Davison-Fulton Anderson Chapel in Chillicothe. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services on Friday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Chillicothe City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rescue 33 in Chillicothe.

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October 21, 2010

Dana Herring Sisson

Dana, would love to visit with you and get our "part" of the family re-connected. Don't know how to get my email address to you, but if you can find a way through this Guest Book, please do so. Family really needs family, even though we are miles and miles apart.
Dana

October 9, 2010

Lynda Ausmus

I never met Dean, but he was my brother's dearest friend, and I have heard many good things about him over the years. I am so sorry for your loss. Bruce Brunton's sister, Lynda Ausmus

October 5, 2010

Dana Herring Sisson

My grandmother was Sally Dobbins Herring. My dad is Leon Herring, who is Dean's first cousin. Dean was 10 years older than me and I wasn't around him very much. My fondest memory of him is at a family picnic when I was about 7 years old. I was feeling a little "out of place", since there were no cousins my age there. Dean came over to me, picked me up and swung me around, until my laughter was apparent to all. He told me to hold my head up and just have fun! That's just what I did. He made that day very special to me. Thanks Dean!
Love and prayers are with all of the family and friends from both my Dad and myself. I know he will be missed by all who knew him. May the Lord comfort and keep you through this time.

October 2, 2010

Dean's passing was a big shock to our familly. We met Dean at the Steel Guitar conventions. A very talented man who preserved traditional country music. Dean was a friend of our son, Craig Davidson, Wisconsin Rapids WI. Our sincere sympathy to your family.

Garry and Betty Davidson, Cedar Rapids IA

September 24, 2010

Allen and Family, May God bless Dean and comfort you in this time of need! Thinking of you!! ... Greg Leak (Port Charlotte, Florida)

September 24, 2010

James LinesII

We will miss you! Dean loved everyone...and always had a joke in one hand and a drink in the other! He would somehow always find something funny to say!!!....or a recipe to share! He is and will continue to be deeply missed....

September 23, 2010

Bill & Karen Cole

Al & family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers & loving thoughts go out to you.

September 23, 2010

Rodger & Sandra Givens

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

September 23, 2010

RIP my friend.

Pete Daniels
Galesburg, Il.

September 22, 2010

John McDermaid

Dobbins Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. What a first class gentlemen! Always a smile or something nice to say to everyone. Rest in peace Dean. you will be missed.

September 22, 2010

Tom West

What a great guy, very sincere, met him years ago as a reporter for Nearby Nite Life, I have thought about him often over the years.

September 22, 2010

Christopher Croxton

On behalf of the Croxton family just wanted to say Dean was a great friend and will be missed deeply. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Chris

September 22, 2010

Angie Mounce

Deepest condolences to Eve and the Dobbins family. Dean was one of the those rare people who made you feel like you'd been friends for years the first time you met. I never knew a finer man and the world is a sadder place without Dino's smile lighting it up.

September 22, 2010

Jeannie & Bob Pryor

sorry about the loss of Dean he was great
steel player my dad and mom loved to hear him play when he was with Jan and Jim in their band now him and Jim can play togeter again. my god bless your family in this time.

September 22, 2010

Jim & Jan Rollins

Dean and my husband Jim Rollins played in bands together for years including Kentuckyana in Hopedale. His talent and humor will be missed.

September 22, 2010

Jason Zilm

Dean was a fantastic singer and a wonderful steel player. The song that sticks in my head that I loved to hear him sing was "No Relief In Sight". My sincere condolances to the Dobbins Family in your time of sorrow.

September 22, 2010

Debbie LInes

We truely loved you Dean our Bunco Buddies will never be the same,you laughter,stories and did you have stories. You kind smile that warmed everyones heart. You are truely missed our "Johnny Cash".

September 22, 2010

Sean O'Brien

Dino,you will be truly missed,we always had such a good time working and golfing together.

September 22, 2010

I hope this is not the gentleman I think it is,but I never knew the name of the man who would stop in at UFS and always tell me a good joke. Always had a smile on his face and liked his VO. If this is him I am sorry for your loss and his smiling face and good jokes will be missed. Steve Preece

September 22, 2010

Lefty & Barb Schrage

Dean played our NE IA Steel Guitar Show almost from it's beginning and he was/is a good friend. We'll miss his great singing, outstanding steel playing, his wit and humor, great hugs, and hand shakes. He is truly a legend and we were honored to have him as our friend.

September 22, 2010

GOD BLESS YOU DINO MAY YOU REST IN PEACE YOUR BUDDY NAT CHAMBERS

September 22, 2010

It was alway a joy to hear Dean sing and play that steel guaitar he was so good, and he will be greatly missed. Bill Nix

September 22, 2010

Allen sorry about your dad. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Patrice Semtner

September 22, 2010

Darla Cochran

The world will miss this beautiful man and Illinois will miss his beautiful music. RIP, Mr. Dobbins.

September 22, 2010

Bruce Czarnetzki

September 22, 2010

Georgia & Dave Hoggatt

September 22, 2010

Jimmy Willis

Dean truely loved country music. It was a real pleasure to be around him and share the fun with the music that he loved. He was always good for a couple of laughs!

RIP Dino!

September 22, 2010

The New Possie Band

Condolenses to the family of Dean Dobbins We injoyed him in the Big River Steel show ILL. & Iowa Quad Cities from the New Possie Band Steve Reno Tom Holder Joyce Spiedel Tom Picket sr. John Peters

September 22, 2010

Our sincerest condolences to the Dobbins Family. My parents were saddened to learn of the passing of Dean. My father played music with Dean and I remember his wonderful voice and sweet smile. My prayers go out to your family at this time.
My parents will be out of town on Friday, but wish to pass onto your family their sympathy as do I. Julie Morris, dau of Jerry and Alice Hollingsworth, Galesburg, IL

September 22, 2010

Jerry Foley

A true gentleman always. I'm had the pleasure of playing with Dean. He was just a super guy. It was always fun to kid with. I'll sure miss that smile.

September 21, 2010

Bob Krouse

God Bless Him.
Dean was the "Dean Martin" of the Opry circuit.
He will be missed.

September 21, 2010

Terry & Carol Layton

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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