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Birth	:	29 Aug 1924 South Carolina, USA
Death	:	17 Aug 2013 Greer, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Wood Memorial Park, Duncan, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.9516983, -82.1694031
Description	:	Broadus Bailey Dobson, 88, a lifelong resident of Greer, went to be with the Lord August 17, 2013. Born August 29, 1924, to Alvin Charles and Irene Bailey Dobson, Broadus graduated from Greer High and attended Clemson University. He was the owner of BB Dobson Used Cars for over forty-five years. He served as a Greer city councilman for 16 years and was committed to his hometown. Broadus was a devoted life-long member of Memorial United Methodist Church. He demonstrated his love for his church through his service. He was a faithful member of the Ballenger-Duncan Sunday School Class, a lay speaker,... Read More	Broadus Bailey Dobson, 88, a lifelong resident of Greer, went to be with the Lord August 17, 2013. Born August 29, 1924, to Alvin Charles and Irene Bailey Dobson, Broadus graduated from Greer High and attended Clemson University. He was the owner of BB Dobson Used Cars for over forty-five years. He served as a Greer city councilman for 16 years and was committed to his hometown. Broadus was a devoted life-long member of Memorial United Methodist Church. He demonstrated his love for his church through his service. He was a faithful member of the Ballenger-Duncan Sunday School Class, a lay speaker, active in mission work, and served on numerous committees. In the days before his passing he was presented the United Methodist Church, Special Mission Recognition Award by the United Methodist Women. Broadus's life was a testament to his conviction: "Service to humanity is the best work of life. It gives me meaning and purpose." In addition to his parents, Broadus was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters, Bill, Nell, Charles, Doris and Dickey. Broadus is survived by his wife, Katherine Heidt Dobson, the love of his life for over 67 years. Surviving in addition to his wife are three daughters and one son, all residents of Greer: Kathy (Philip) Johnston, David (Sylvia) Dobson, Suzanne (Dean) Cuplin, Patti (Tommy) Simmons. He was Papa to his eight grandchildren: Jennifer Dorn, Andy Johnston, Katie Jeter, Tricia Morris, John Barbrey, Rebecca Barbrey, Thomas Simmons and Patrick Simmons; and three great-grandchildren: Zachary Dorn, Duncan Jeter and Olivia Morris. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial United Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. Joseph Curtis, Rev. John Rush and Rev. George Strait. Burial will follow in Wood Memorial Park. Grandsons and grandsons-in-law will serve as pallbearers. Honorary escort will be the Ballenger-Duncan Sunday School Class. Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at The Wood Mortuary. The family is at the home of his son, David Dobson, 204 Drace Avenue, Greer, SC 29650. Memorials may be made to Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 N. Main Street, Greer, SC 29650 or Greer Community Ministries, P.O. Box 1373, Greer, SC 29652. A special thanks to Oak Leaf Assisted Living, Vista Care Hospice and his caregivers. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com

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Broadus Bailey Dobson's memorial is located at: Wood Memorial Park, Duncan, Spartanburg County, USA.
When did Broadus Bailey Dobson death?
Broadus Bailey Dobson death on 17 Aug 2013 in Greer, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 34.9516983
Longitude: -82.1694031

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Katherine Heidt Dobson

(1923 - 2017)

Siblings

William R. “Bill” Dobson

(1915 - 1973)

Nelle Dobson Tuck

(1918 - 1996)

Alvin Charles Dobson

(1921 - 2008)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Wood Memorial Park
Duncan, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9516983, -82.1694031

2. New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery
Greer, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9346000, -82.1855000

3. New Hope Cemetery
Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9343987, -82.1856003

4. Smith Family Cemetery
Duncan, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9470310, -82.1395560

5. Moore Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
Duncan, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9340000, -82.1422000

6. Zoar United Methodist Church Cemetery
Greer, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9678001, -82.2005997

7. Duncan First Baptist Church Cemetery
Duncan, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9355460, -82.1363530

8. Hillcrest Memorial Gardens
Greer, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9482994, -82.2078018

9. Brown Eternal Gardens
Greer, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9406100, -82.2071100

10. Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery
Lyman, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9851990, -82.1691589

11. Maple Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Greer, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9405100, -82.2100280

12. Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Lyman, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9796760, -82.1962090

13. Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Greer, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9448586, -82.2122726

14. Highland Cemetery
Greer, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9375000, -82.2217000

15. Edgewood Cemetery
Greer, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9388428, -82.2235260

16. Wilson Cemetery
Greer, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9523582, -82.2273102

17. Woods Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery
Greer, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9035301, -82.1695480

18. Mountain View Cemetery
Greer, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9446983, -82.2292023

19. New Faith Baptist Church Cemetery
Lyman, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9474330, -82.1075740

20. Franklin Baptist Church Cemetery
Greer, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9389572, -82.2319183

21. Duncan Church of Christ Cemetery
Duncan, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9031310, -82.1374100

22. Needmore Cemetery
Greer, Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9455986, -82.2403030

23. Startex Cemetery
Startex, Spartanburg County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9216995, -82.1074982

24. Rector Cemetery
Greenville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9775009, -82.2407990