Dobson, Sr., Robert F.

Robert Franklin Dobson Sr. age 73 died Monday, June 12, 2006 in Petersburg, VA. He was a retired Substation Superintendent with Virginia Power. He served for 8 years in the U.S. Navy and saw active duty during the Korean Conflict aboard the U.S. S. Consolation AH-15. Mr. Dobson was a Past Master of the Chester Lodge #94 A.F. & A.M. where he also held the positions of Secretary and Chaplain for many years. He was also past District Deputy Grand Master for the 16th Masonic District. He was the son of the late George L. Sr. and Dennis Major Dobson. He is survived by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Barbara Dobson of Chester VA; five children, Steven Smith and wife Debra Bradley of Dinwiddie, VA, Cheryl Albert and husband John of Colonial Heights, VA, Robert Dobson Jr. and wife Lesley of Midlothian, VA, Timothy Dobson of Chester, and Cynthia Dobson of Chester; eight grandchildren, Steven “Randy” Smith II, Morgan A. Smith, Carrie A. Mayes, Travis W. Albert, Crystal A. Albert, Nathan York, Erika S. Dobson and Brandon C. Dobson; one great-grandchild, Cailey A Mayes; a brother, George L Dobson, Jr. and wife Ann of Colonial Heights; a sister Nancy Edwards and husband Robert, of Bracey, VA; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. The family would also like to extend their love and special thanks to the staff at Eden Pines Assisted Living Facility. A visitation will be held in honor of Mr. Dobson on Wednesday, June 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chesterfield J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Graveside funeral services with Masonic rites will follow on Thursday, 12:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park in Chester. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations are made to the Chester Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 2905 Chester, VA 23831 Attn: Gary Helton. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.