Charles Edward Dobbs Sr., 91, of Selbyville, Del., died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Del. He was born in Cobb, Wis., son of the late Francis and Mabel (Chandler) Dobbs.
He was drafted in 1944 into the U.S. Army in South Belot, Ill., at age 18. He served in Germany and France during World War II with the 3rd Division and was seriously injured while on the front lines serving under General Patton and received the Purple Heart.
Dobbs was one of the founding members of the Medford Lake Fire Department in New Jersey. He had been a supervisor of grounds and building and chief custodian of employees in the Medford Lake school district for 31-and-a-half years and was also a special officer of the Police department in Medford Lakes.
He was a member of the Baptist church in Medford Lakes and St. Matthews By-The-Sea United Methodist Church in Fenwick Island. He enjoyed camping, boating, fishing and traveling.
Dobbs is survived by his children, Judith Matters and husband, Merv, of Philadelphia, Pa., and Charles Edward Dobbs Jr. and wife, Renae, of Smyrna, Tenn.; and his companion, Dorothy Tebo of Selbyville.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marion Richer Dobbs, and his second wife, Janet Beams Dobbs.
A funeral service was scheduled for Nov. 8, 2017, at St. Matthews By-The-Sea U.M. Church in Fenwick Island, Del., with the Rev. Bruce Miller officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Matthews By-The-Sea U.M. Church,; 1000 Coastal Hwy.; Fenwick Island, DE 19944, or to Bayside Chapel; 38288 London Ave.; Selbyville, DE 19945.
Condolences may be sent online at www.bishophastingsfh.com.