William Walter (Bill) Dobbs

William Walter (Bill) Dobbs, age 80, of League City, Texas passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, Webster, Texas. Walter was born on March 23, 1933 in Sumrall, Mississippi and spent the majority of his life working and residing in Gatesville, Texas. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956 earning the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the Korean Service Medal while serving his country. Walter is preceded in death by his first wife, Faye Dobbs; parents, Walter Edward and Gladis Dobbs; daughter, Shonie Faye Bartlett; and son-in-law, Henry A. Bartlett. Walter is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Scott-Dobbs; daughters, Brenda Coalston, Patsy Wood, and Shannon Herdt; sons, Kenneth Dobbs, John Scott and Sam Scott; sister, Mary Allen; brother, Ken Dobbs; 17 grandchildren; numerous great- grandchildren; along with numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Monday, January 13, 2014 from 12:00-1:00 PM with Funeral Services beginning at 1:00 PM at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville, Texas. Interment will follow in the Restland Cemetery in Gatesville, Texas.