Rusty Dobbs Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Charles Russell “Rusty” Dobbs, of Forney, passed away October 4, 2019 at his home. Rusty was born August 26, 1976 in Dallas, TX and he was welcomed into Heaven by his Lord, Jesus, as well as his grandparents: Bosie Boswell, Robert J. Dobbs and Addie Lee Dobbs. Also there to meet him was his beloved canine best friend, Maggie. Rusty grew up in Forney and graduated from Forney High School in 1995 and was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church in Forney. Rusty had a great smile and truly never met a stranger. In fact, after meeting you, Rusty considered you a friend. He loved to make people laugh and send his home-made videos to friends and family! Rusty’s heart for service evolved into his calling and enthusiastic participation in helping the homeless. His favorite scripture was Isaiah 40:31. Accordingly, he and his daughter began what they called “Soaring on Wings” as a way to provide blankets, coats and warm clothing to homeless people in Dallas. Rusty asked for donations of these items from everyone he knew, and some he didn’t know, and then he and Jayci, and whoever they could round up, personally delivered these items directly into the hands of those in need. He would buy dozens of McDonald burgers at a time and deliver those as well. His heart was tender toward anyone in need. He also sponsored a child through World Vision, Chrislanie Nzinga Nsona, whom he followed closely. He was an avid sports enthusiast and it was understood among all who knew him that his beloved University of Miami ‘Canes was THE team above all other teams. He proudly wore ‘the U’ clothing so that there was never any question as to what team Rusty wholeheartedly supported! He also remained faithful to the Miami Dolphins from the time he was a boy. He collected bobbleheads of his favorite movies, TV characters and sports teams. Rusty had a determination to be the best he could be every day and was resolved to achieve higher goals related to his recovery. He accomplished many of the goals prescribed by his therapists as well as those he set for himself, continuing to work toward total independence. He truly enjoyed being a loving son, brother and uncle but his favorite title that he carried was Dad to his beautiful daughter, Jayci Marie, and he made sure to tell her every day how much he loved her and how proud he was of her becoming a young lady who can achieve anything. A loyal and dedicated man to family, friends and others whose lives he touched, Rusty will be missed greatly and never forgotten. Rusty leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Jayci Marie Dobbs; mother, Becky McConnell and husband Jim; father, Robert E. Dobbs and wife Becky; brother, Jeff Dobbs and wife Brandy; sisters: Megan Meeks and husband Landry; Molly Pope and husband Josh; and Melissa Bereuter and husband Cliff; grandmother, Jackie Boswell; grandmother, Rena McConnell; nephew, Jacob Dobbs; nieces: Emily Dobbs, Mara and Georgia Pope; aunts and uncles: Linda Acker and husband Glenn, Joe Boswell and wife Dawn, and Randel Dobbs and wife Janna; cousins: Wes, Nick, and Justin Acker, Matt, Mark and Nicole Boswell, Sarah Campbell and Andy Dobbs as well as numerous extended family members and a host of friends. Funeral service will be at 11:00am, Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Forney with family receiving friends beginning at 10:00am to service time. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Forney. Pallbearers for Rusty will be O'Brien McDonald, Kurt McCuistion, Brian McCuistion,Jason Jeffries, Kelly Donnell, Russell Cook, and Chase Richardson. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Rusty’s name to: Our Calling Homeless Services at 1702 S. Cesar Chavez Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215.

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Rusty Dobbs

October 4, 2019