of Jonesboro, AR

March 21, 2024

Bob Latta Dobson of Jonesboro, AR passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 78. He was born April 15, 1945 in Cherry Valley, AR to John and Naomi (Latta) Dobson. Bob received a master's degree in physical education and coached prior to going into insurance with Shelter Insurance. He was a member of St. Timothy's Anglican Church and loved golfing, working in the yard and most of all, his family and grandkids.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Kevin Jumper and four siblings, Jackie Phelps, Jay Dobson, Kathleen Daniel and Tommy Dobson.

Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Glenda (Andrews-Jumper) Dobson; two sons, Todd (Misty) Dobson and Darin (DeShawn) Jumper; a daughter, Kristy (Patrick) Lenoir; six grandchildren, Jackson Lenoir, Bailey Lenoir, Emma Lenoir, Drake Jumper, Georgia Dobson and Presley Dobson; a brother, Gene (Kay) Dobson and the mother of his children, Charleen (Ed) Copeland.

Funeral services will be 11 am Saturday, March 23, 2024 at St. Timothy's Anglican Church, 419 W. Highland in Jonesboro with Father Thomas McGee officiating. Burial will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery.

Visitation will precede the service and begin at 10 am.

Jackson Lenoir, Bailey Lenoir, Drake Jumper, Todd Dobson, Patrick Lenoir and Darin Jumper will serve as pallbearers. Gene Dobson and Bob's former UALR basketball teammates will serve as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, please consider St. Timothy's Anglican Church or the Helping Hands Food Pantry.

Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com