Gary Lynn Dobbins

August 01, 1953 - October 08, 2009

Gary Lynn Dobbins, 56, of Floyd, VA and Charlotte, NC passed away Thursday, October 8, 2009. Gary was an avid sportsman; he enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors and riding his Harley. He loved experiencing the joy of reaching out and helping Haitian’s on his mission trips to Haiti. He was preceded in death by his son, Greg Dobbins; father, Ed Dobbins; mother, Mary Dobbins Beckner; paternal grandparents, Joe & Freeda Dobbins. He is survived by wife, Tami Dobbins; daughter, Lisa Dobbins Mountjoy; grandson, Jeremie Ingram; granddaughter, Mazzy Price; special sons, Arthur Porter, Jacob Porter; sister and brother-in-law, Terry Dobbins and J. Wayne Vaughan; niece, Meagan Vaughan. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Hill officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home from 1 until 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to Gary’s favorite charity Missionaries of the Poor, 3 North Street; Kingston, Jamaica, WI. www.missionariesofthepoor.org. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com.

Dear Tami, I am so sorry to hear about Gary! Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. If we can do anything- please let me know. I know that God has his loving arms around you. We are praying for you. Love, Audrey & Adam Chapman

Tami, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Gary was a great guy and will be missed. Terry Ward Tucker-Kirby Co.

I am so deeply saddened by this news. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Aunty Hildy said Gary was so good to you Tami, and I think that is of the highest legacies a man can leave. I will continue to think and pray for you in the weeks to come. Love Cousin Angie

Tami, Amy and I were so saddened to hear of Gary's passing. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. I know that God is with you and loves you dearly. Love, Hunter and Amy Thompson

Tami, Our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family.

Our prayers go out for Tami, Lisa and the entire Porter-Dobbins family. May God bless and watch over you all through your difficult time.

Sorry to hear of Gary's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

To The Gary Dobbins Family, We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Gary was a wonderful young man. We knew Gary and Terry as beautiful children also. We have not had the pleasure of meeting his present family, but knew Mary, Ed, Freeda and Joe. We loved all of them. Beulah Ratcliffe, Alice Blazier , Sylvia Ratcliffe , Connie McCraw and Barbara Parrish, (Ratcliffe Family.)

Sorry to hear about your loss.If you all need anything feel free to email.

Tami, Si and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Janet and Si

Gary was such a wonderful man, the first time we met at the Woodlawn chick fa lea he made me feel like an immediate friend. It breaks my heart that such an amazing person like Tami has to go through loosing the man she loves not once, but twice. Gary was a a gift from God to Tami when she needed it the most. The time I was able to spend with Gary will be forever cherished. His friends and family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Katherine Carroll