William E. "Bill" Dobson

Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch William E. “Bill” Dobson, 80, of Olive Branch, MS passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. Friends are invited to a visitation with the family on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., with the celebration of life to follow at 5:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch, MS. Bill was born on January 7, 1944 in Atlanta, GA to the late Willie Jasper Dobson and Frances Thomas Dobson. He graduated from Cross Keys High School and obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Georgia Tech. Bill served our country honorably in the United States Army and was stationed in Vietnam from 1967 until 1969. He received a Bronze Star Medal and an Army Commendation Medal for his service. Following his service in the army, Bill worked for Texaco for 32 years in various sales and marketing positions. After retiring, he continued his work as a consultant for Texaco for many years, traveling to China, Dubai, Singapore and New Zealand. He and his wife, Marty, ultimately moved to Hot Springs Village, AR where they flourished as real estate agents. He attended and was very involved with Balboa Baptist Church in Hot Springs Village, AR. Bill was always the life of the party wherever he went. He loved to entertain, performing magic tricks, making jokes, and keeping everyone laughing. He was always up for playing a round of golf with his friends and was happy to play the role of comedian in the group. Bill was passionate about music, especially Elvis, with whom he shared a birthday. A skilled musician himself, he enjoyed playing his guitar along with other instruments and writing songs. Another passion of Bill’s was dancing, which brought him and everyone else great joy. He loved to travel to new places whenever he had the opportunity. Bill’s lively personality and sweet soul will be missed greatly by everyone who had the honor of knowing him. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Martha “Marty” Dobson, of Olive Branch; daughters, Carey Wells (Randy) of Winder, GA and Sue Jamison (Don) of Memphis, TN; sons, William Timothy Dobson (Stephanie) of Birmingham, AL and Patrick Jones of Memphis, TN; eight grandchildren, Rachel Madden, Malerie Wells, Chandler Wells (Jordan), Katy Walker (Aaron), Jimmy Dobson, Alex Dobson (Brynn), “Jake” Wesley Jones, and Greyson Jones; two great-grandchildren, Maggie Wells and Atlas Walker; and cousin, Sue Moore of Marietta, GA. In lieu of traditional flowers, donations may be made in William’s name to Balboa Baptist Church, Benevolence Fund, 415 Ponce De Leon Dr., Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 (https://www.balboabaptist.church/) or Forever Young Veterans, P.O. Box 1381, Collierville, TN 38017 (www.foreveryoungvets.org). In honor of William’s service to our country, the flag of the United States Army will be flown at Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch on the day of the services. Online condolences may be made on his Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhomeob.com.

William E. "Bill" Dobson

January 7, 1944 - July 15, 2024

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