Palestine High School Alumni Association

Eugene Davis Dobbs 1917
Born 11-03-1899
Died 10-03-1972
Age  72

Eugene Davis Dobbs, 71, of Dallas, a native of Palestine, died Tuesday night while visiting in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.  Graveside services will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the graveside in New Addition Cemetery with the Rev. Lloyd Giles officiating.

Mr. Dobbs was born 3 November 1899 in Palestine to Charles E. Dobbs and Mrs. Myrtle Davis Dobbs. He was a veteran of World War 1 and retired three years ago as district manager for Gray Rock Asbestos Brake Lining Company of Evanston, Ill. He was a graduate of Palestine High School and attended University Of Texas at Austin, He was a lifetime member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Jessie Mae Dobbs of Dallas; one son, Dr. Charles Eugene Dobbs of Houston; two Brothers, Marcus Dobbs of Salem, Ore., and Charles W. Dobbs of Houston ; one sister, Mrs. John M. ( Natalie) Elrod of Palestine; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren…

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 10-12-1972
(This is an abbreviated copy from the East Texas Genealogical Society)