Ronald Arthur Dobbins

Ronald A. Dobbins, age 72, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 at his home in Topeka. Ron was born January 1, 1944 in Claycomo, Missouri the son of Arthur and Pearl Koelling Dobbins. Ron married Janet Bozarth May 20, 1976. She survives. Ron worked as a fireman/policeman for Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority. He also was a volunteer fireman for the Topeka/Tecumseh (Shawnee Heights) Fire Department for over 15 years. He attended the Lakeview Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife, Janet; three sons, Thomas Emmons of Mesa, AZ, Shad (Susan) England of Baldwin City and Christopher (Christine) Dobbins of Knoxville, TN; a step daughter, DeAnn (Randy) Fraser of Round Rock, Texas; two sisters, Shirley Long of Raytown and Bonnie Kerley of Missouri along with nine grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Friday, May 13, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Rochester Cemetery. He will lie in state Thursday from noon -8:00 p.m. with a visitation from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Shawnee Heights Fire Department and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at davidsonfuneral.com.