Dean Dobbins

Red Kilby · Post by **Red Kilby** » 20 Sep 2010 6:33 pm

I Hope someone thinks to bring his "Big Mug" to the funeral, he was never without it at a Steel Guitar Show if you all recall? I am gonna miss his larger than life personality, he always had a smile for ya, and a song. The Lord has another real fine singer in the band. We will miss you old friend, RIP.

Frank Caruso · Post by **Frank Caruso** » 21 Sep 2010 5:21 am

He sure is going to be missed, he was truly a friend
and a great guy,I shall miss him .

Lana Rosselli · Post by **Lana Rosselli** » 21 Sep 2010 5:29 am

I haven't been able to make a post about the man I call Colonel until now. I remember Dean all dressed up in his white suit. Made me think of Colonel Sanders. Eve would send 'uglies' and Dean always put a little Bailey's Irish Creme in them - called it my early Christmas stocking. What a wonderful person. I am really going to miss him. Rest high Colonel!

Eve, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. If you need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. steelradio@charter.net and I'll get the message. Take care lady.

Rich Mounce · Post by **Rich Mounce** » 21 Sep 2010 6:18 am

I have had many people contacting me about arrangements and as of right now I still have no info. I do know he was taken to:

Davison-Fulton/Anderson Chapel

815 North Fourth Street, Chillicothe, IL 61523-2054 | 309-688-5700 |

You can check their website and maybe find out more today or tomorrow. If I find out more I will post.

Debbie Johnley Glaub · Post by **Debbie Johnley Glaub** » 21 Sep 2010 9:14 am

Condolences to the Dean Dobbins family...very sad news. As everyone has stated, he will be deeply missed..RIP Dean

Rose Peters · Post by **Rose Peters** » 21 Sep 2010 11:22 am

Condolenses to the family of Dean Dobbins
We injoyed him in the Big River Steel show
ILL. & Iowa Quad Cities
from the New Possie Band
Steve Reno
Tom Holder
Joyce Spiedel
Tom Picket sr.
John Peters

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 21 Sep 2010 12:25 pm

Wow. I have not been on the forum in a few days and just found this.

My prayers go out to Dean's family.

Dean and I always had a great time when we met up at the ISGC. He was missed this year at the show.

Bill Ferguson

Gary Strode · Post by **Gary Strode** » 21 Sep 2010 12:53 pm

Dean will be surley missed at the OSGA Memorial Day Shows. As he had grown up in Tulsa, this was his second home and he was always a part of the OSGA shows. He sang behind some of the top steel players in the country here, and was an excellant steel player too. His friendship, smile, and laughter will always be remembered.
Our sincere sympathy go out to Eve and the family.
May God bless you during this time.

The OSGA Family

Tom Pickett Jr · Post by **Tom Pickett Jr** » 21 Sep 2010 2:26 pm

mega diddo's with everyone. i dont remember dean ever talkin' bad about another steeler, like them all. dean was not just a fine player, and great singer, he was union plumber, and just as professional there as on the stage, i got to work with him on both sides and laughed thru it all.
we will miss him. but wont forget the mugs, or laughter, and a smile he could put on your face
even when you might be bored as hell at the moment.
i think he saw this and wanted us all to just smile more

Albert Svenddal · Post by **Albert Svenddal** » 21 Sep 2010 2:43 pm

I am saddened by the news. Dean was a great singer and a good friend at the Iowa Jam. I will miss him.

Blessings, Albert

Dan Chroninger · Post by **Dan Chroninger** » 21 Sep 2010 3:14 pm

E. Dean "Dino" Dobbins
E. Dean "Dino" Dobbins, age 72, of Rome, passed away Saturday Sep. 18, 2010 at 1:50 p.m. at his residence.

He was born Oct. 16, 1937 in Tulsa, OK to John and Grace (Boles) Dobbins. He married Lenora "Eve" Stewart June 1, 1956 in Tulsa. She survives along with one daughter, Dana (Jeff) Dennis of Richmond, KY, one son Allen Dobbins of Chillicothe, and three sisters: Joann Godwin of San Jose, CA, Joyce Jeck of Tulsa, and Nellie DuVall of Tulsa.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Johnnie Dobbins.

Dean was a journeyman plumber in the Peoria area for over 50 years, retiring in 1999. He was devoted to his wife and children, loved to cook for family and friends, and discovered golf during his retirement. His life long passion was country music. Dean was a gifted singer and an accomplished steel guitar player who performed with several country music legends all over the United States. More recently he attended annual steel guitar conventions where he enjoyed meeting people from around the world.

Funeral services will be Friday Sep. 24, 2010 at 12 Noon at Davison-Fulton Anderson Chapel in Chillicothe. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services on Friday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Chillicothe City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rescue 33 in Chillicothe.

Chuck Thompson · Post by **Chuck Thompson** » 21 Sep 2010 4:32 pm

my condolences to Dean's family. Dino was so helpful and encouraging to me learning the steel guitar from the first day I met him. Im also laughing right now thinking about how he caught me with his darn answering maching everytime I called him.

Buck Grantham · Post by **Buck Grantham** » 21 Sep 2010 8:45 pm

This is the last time we saw our friend Dean.May-2010 at the Tulsa show. He always had a smile on his face and his big cup in his hand. And he loved to play and sing. So long friend ,we had some good laughs together. Love, Buck & Mitzi

Buck Grantham · Post by **Buck Grantham** » 21 Sep 2010 8:50 pm

Bruce Czarnetzki · Post by **Bruce Czarnetzki** » 22 Sep 2010 5:36 am

The master of friendship and comedy. We will miss you Dino. Rest in peace my friend.
Jon's brother Bruce

Bob Callaway · Post by **Bob Callaway** » 22 Sep 2010 8:53 am

We were shocked by the news of Dean's passing. I first met him at the Lexington show in 1991. We fast became friends. He always had a joke and smile plus his big cup. He always lit up the Derby room in St. Louis. God bless him and family, he will truly be missed by all who knew him. R.I.P. {Popsicle}.
Bob&Barb and Margit Stepp Derby Steel Guitars.

Walter Stettner · Post by **Walter Stettner** » 22 Sep 2010 10:38 am

This is really sad news. I already missed Dino at this year's convention. I always looked forward to chat with him and listen to his stories. My prayers and condolences go out to his family.

RIP, Dino

Leslie Elliott · Post by **Leslie Elliott** » 23 Sep 2010 5:49 am

Wow - what a shock. We looked for him in St. Louis and missed his smiling face. He sure spread love and kindness where ever he was and will be sorely missed.
Heaven just gained a great person - go rest in peace in the arms of our Father. We loved and enjoyed being with you all these years. Your friends, Ron and Lesle

Scott Henderson · Post by **Scott Henderson** » 23 Sep 2010 7:24 pm

So sad to hear this news...Our condolences to his family. We'll miss you your good pickin, sweet voice, and warm smile....

John L. Farrell · Post by **John L. Farrell** » 24 Sep 2010 6:20 am

I just now learned this and I am so sorry to get this terrible news. I knew I had missed seeing Dean at the convention and hearing him play and sing. My condolences to the family. Dean made his mark on the music business and he will be missed at many music gatherings. Russ Hicks, you are right on in your comments.

Kirk P Dighton · Post by **Kirk P Dighton** » 24 Sep 2010 9:53 am

Deano was a classic! He always had a smile on his face, a joke in his head and a compliment to pay you along the way. We will truly miss him especially at our Iowa Shows!

Rich Mounce · Post by **Rich Mounce** » 24 Sep 2010 2:49 pm

We attended Dean's funeral today and it was a wonderful turnout. It was wonderful to see so many of Dino's friends and fellow musicians at the services. He would have been so happy to see everyone there. We will all miss Dino very much!

Jack Strayhorn · Post by **Jack Strayhorn** » 25 Sep 2010 5:13 am

He was a funny man. Everyone needs to see his spoof on Jeff Newmans Speed Picking video. One of the funniest things you'll every watch. RIP

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 26 Sep 2010 6:04 am

Always liked visiting with Dean every year in St. Louis. He will be missed. I found this video of him singin and playin his ole black Emmons. . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIB3cZ1leD4

Jerome Vogel · Post by **Jerome Vogel** » 27 Sep 2010 11:30 am

I don't post, but I'll make an exception to say a few words about ol' Dino. I always looked forward to seeing and hearing Dean at our local shows. He was a pro. It made him nervous to perform on steel in front of a bunch of steel players; guess he's not the only one. Dean thoroughly loved and enjoyed music, and that was contagious. The goodies he brought were a nice bonus. He was generous that way. I will miss his presence at future shows. It hasn't completely sunk in yet that he's gone.

I happened to call Dean shortly before the ISGC. It turned into a long chat, which I reluctantly had to break off to get something else done. Dean was always a "good visit", and I'm grateful for that last conversation.

Jay and Darin, thanks for the great photos. I enjoyed them very much.

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