James L. Dobbins, 84, of Burwell, Nebraska died May 23, 2020 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell.
Jim’s wishes were to be cremated. A memorial graveside service will be Monday, June 1, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell, Nebraska. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the new Burwell Ambulance fund. Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell is in charge of arrangements.
Jim was born March 31, 1936 to James W. and Shirley (Fowler) Dobbins in North Platte, Nebraska.
Jim graduated from Burwell High School in 1954. On May 30, 1954 Jim married Sharron White near Grand Island, Nebraska on her parent’s ranch.
Jim and Sharron lived in Burwell. Jim worked at an auto and electric shop and later he worked for his dad and managed Dobbins Propane, and later for Great Western Gas, Jim retired on March 31, 1998.
Jim enjoyed bowling, playing golf and being a part of the chain gain for football games. He was a member of the Elks and was a fireman for nineteen years.
Jim is survived by his wife Sharron Dobbins of Burwell, Nebraska. Three sons, Dave and Dawn Dobbins of Lexington, Nebraska, Randy and Mary Dobbins of Burwell, Nebraska and Jeff and Janet Dobbins of Grand Island, Nebraska. Nine grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren and one brother, Gary and Kay Dobbins of Greeley, Colorado.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents.
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