Thursday, January 19, 2012 9:33 am

Albert “Earl” Dobbins, age 84, of Forest City, NC, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012.

     Earl was born to the late Hoyle Dobbins and Ollie Davis Dobbins.

    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Jeanette Gibson, Hazel Bailey, Sybil Rausch and Modene Dobbins; two brothers, J.D. Dobbins and Wilbur Dobbins.  

     Survivors include two sisters, Aileen D. Cooper and Susan D. Cooper; two brothers, Harold Dobbins and Michael Dobbins all of Forest City.

    He is also survived by one grandson, Hunter Jolley of Polk County and a number of nieces and nephews.

    Funeral services were conducted at at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel.

    Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the Family.