Charlie B Dobson Mr. Dobson was born on September 9, 1951 in Easton, Maryland, where he was christened at Asbury United Methodist Church. He attended public schools in Easton and graduated in 1969 from Easton High School.
Charlie B Dobson As a youth, he would sketch designs of automobiles and enjoyed constructing model car kits. He had a passion for muscle cars and vintage automobiles, especially Thunderbirds and Mustangs.
Charlie B Dobson He played trombone in the high school band programs, participated in the Maryland Boys State leadership program and was active in his church and in recreational programs at the Talbot County YMCA.
Charlie B Dobson Following his high school graduation, Mr. Dobson enrolled at the University of Maryland at College Park, where he earned his undergraduate degree in industrial management.
Charlie B Dobson Vince was an ardent follower of stock-car and NASCAR competitions, collegiate and professional sports and soul music.
Charlie B Dobson Vince loved his niece Zerita as if she was his own. It was always a must to check on her when he visited North Carolina.
Charlie B Dobson Vincent always found a way to share his love for cars with his children. Here’s Vinnie Jr. go-carting.
Charlie B Dobson Vince and his younger brother Byron Dobson with their mother, Libby in Easton, Maryland.
Charlie B Dobson During his professional career, he worked at the Boy Scouts of America, Otis Elevator, Honeywell Corporation and later in the Buick division of General Motors in Flint, Michigan. Becoming a district manager of General Motors in Detroit. Working with cars has always been a childhood dream. This promotion solidified his love for cars. He later on retired from this career.
Charlie B Dobson Summertimes in the Dobson home were moments to remember. This was one of the last times that Vinnie, JD, and Charlie were all together before Vinnie Jr. passed. Dad was the family photographer and loved taking pictures of everyone.
Charlie B Dobson Some of my favorite memories with my dad are spending time in the kitchen taking to my dad for hours about anything. Another memorable times with my dad were coming home from ballet classes and teaching him my dances. He was a big supporter of my love for art and sports. Anytime I said I had the desire to do someone he would always tell me to go after my dreams, but be careful.
Charlie B Dobson Vince was so excited to find out he was going to be a granddad. On this day, his granddaughter, Taylor was born.
Charlie B Dobson Here is a picture of Vince and JD after one of JD's performances.
Charlie B Dobson It's nothing like finding love in your best friend. Here is Vincent his wife Sharrin enjoying a bite to eat. He was a great conversationalist and enjoyed entertaining others with laughter and jokes.
Charlie B Dobson Vince and his wife, Sharrin, were members of Family Victory Fellowship Church, pastored by the Rev. Larry Jordan, in Southfield, Michigan
Charlie B Dobson Vince was an ardent follower of stock-car and NASCAR competitions, collegiate and professional sports and soul music. He could always be seen watching an event.
Charlie B Dobson Vince got a surprise from his daughter, Charlie, for Father's Day.
Charlie B Dobson Vincent Everett Dobson, Sr., 69, of Oak Park, Michigan, passed peacefully Thursday, October 8, 2020, following an extended hospitalization at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Charlie B Dobson He was preceded in death by his parents, William Edward and Elizabeth Y. Dobson of Easton, Maryland; his son, Vincent E. Dobson, Jr., of Baltimore, Maryland, and his godparents, Chester Gates and Grace Gates
Charlie B Dobson Mr. Dobson is survived by his wife, Sharrin, of Oak Park, Michigan; his daughter, Charlie B. Dobson, of Flint, Michigan; his son, James Dobson, of Indianapolis, Indiana; his stepson, Kwaku Osei-Bonsu, of Detroit, Michigan; his step-daughter, Lillie Anderson, of Oak Park, Michigan; his brother, Byron E. Dobson (wife, Florida) of Tallahassee, Florida; his granddaughter, Taylor Dobson of Baltimore, Maryland, and a host of supportive cousins around the country, extended family in Michigan, and close friends in Easton, Maryland.