Thomas Rodney Dobson
May 6, 1929 ~ June 3, 2011
Thomas Dobson passed away on June 3, 2011 at home in Vienna, VA. Mr. Dobson was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 59 years, Teresa White Dobson. He is survived by his five children, Michael Dobson (Bobbie), Timothy Dobson (Jenn), Patrick Dobson (Teresa), Maryalice Hummer (Ashton) and Andrew Dobson (Noelle). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jamie, Matthew, Dana, Samantha, Eilleen, Wayne, Ellie, John, and Ada; as well as many of his wife's brothers and sisters. He is additionally survived by his only cousin, Billie McGinnis.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Frances Dobson and granddaughter, Dorothy Rose Dobson.
Mr. Dobson was born in Washington, DC and served in the US Army during the Korean War with the 51st signal Battalion. After the war he and his wife were homeowners in the newly established community of Vienna, VA.
He retired from the former C & P Telephone Company after 35 years of service. After his retirement, he and his wife, Teresa devoted their time to St. Mark Catholic Church as founding members. After her death in 2010, Mr. Dobson continued his work at St. Mark.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
He was also preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Frances Dobson and granddaughter, Dorothy Rose Dobson.
Mr. Dobson was born in Washington, DC and served in the US Army during the Korean War with the 51st signal Battalion. After the war he and his wife were homeowners in the newly established community of Vienna, VA.
He retired from the former C & P Telephone Company after 35 years of service. After his retirement, he and his wife, Teresa devoted their time to St. Mark Catholic Church as founding members. After her death in 2010, Mr. Dobson continued his work at St. Mark.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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We were a military family and lived in several places both in this country and overseas. Of all the places we lived Buddy and Theresa Dobson were the greatest neighbors we ever had. They were always there to lend a helping hand or organize a holiday party in the circle. They will be forever in our thoughts. Sincerely, Bob and Natalie Matthews
I am sorry to have heard of cousin Buddy’s passing. I have alot of good memories of him,Aunt Francis and Uncle Rodney.My wife and I,currently live on the York river.In 2001, we remodeled my Dads place.We have an eight year old daughter. My thoughts and prays are with the family. Take care. Mike.
Great husband, father and next door neighbor. We will always remember you.
Pat and Teresa sorry to hear about your dad my thought and prayers go out to you all and the family. Mary (JTN)
We have great memories of all our many trips together. We will miss Buddy a lot, as we miss Teresa. Happy trails Buddy. I can hear Teresa calling for him now.
Our family will always remember Buddy and Theresa with great love. We lived next to them for 5 years and we treasure the many fond memories. They were always so nice to our family and crazy kids! We sat on their porch with them many nights talking. Buddy always helped mow our lawn and we visited with them and their wonderful family on July 4th and Christmas Eve for many years. They both had a great sense of humor and were so kind! We will always miss them. We send our sympathy and prayers to their wonderful family. The Bergins
Pat and Family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I remember the days of OLGC and St. Marks that all the families came together and shared some good times together. I hope all of his memories help your heart smile through this difficult time. Patty Payne Plum Street Neighbor