Jerry Dobbins, age 59, of Forest City, NC passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013.

Jerry was born December 5, 1953 in Rutherford County, NC to the late John Baxter Dobbins and Merle Silvers Dobbins.  He was a US Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War and a past member of the VFW Post 4066 in Shelby, NC.  He worked in textiles for over 20 years and was of the Baptist faith.  He enjoyed playing the guitar, riding motorcycles and as an avid reader.

     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy Ray Dobbins.

Survivors include two sons, Eric Dobbins and Eddie Castle and wife, Rebecca all of Forest City; one sister, Sandra Byrd and husband, Kenneth of Rutherfordton; two brothers, Robert Dobbins and wife, Joyce of Ellenboro and Boyd Dobbins of Forest City; two half-sisters, Vicky Bates and husband, Charles of Forest City and Louann Greene and husband, Don of Union Mills.  He is also survived by five grandchildren, Cody Dobbins, Faith Dobbins, Jadah Dobbins, Celeste Castle, Stephen Williams; one great grandchild, Danica Williams; six nieces and two nephews.   

Graveside services were conducted at High Shoal Baptist Cemetery with Reverend John Godfrey officiating with military honors being accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.  

Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC  28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the family of Mr. Dobbins.