William H. Dobbs Dick

'William H. â€œDickâ€ Dobbs, longtime resident of Catoosa, Oklahoma, was born March 11, 1924, in Peggs, Oklahoma, to William Oscar and Christina Rosetta (Derringer) Dobbs. He died Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Catoosa, Oklahoma, at the age of 90 years. Dick completed his education attending Jenks Public Schools. He was a decorated veteran of the armed forces having served his country honorably with the United States Army during World War II. His campaigns included Rhineland, Normandy, and Battle of the Bulge, while his citations included two Bronze Service Stars and a Purple Heart. Dick was married December 27, 1945, in Catoosa to Clara Ida Berry. They had made their home in Catoosa where Dick spent most of his working life with McNabb Coal Company as a mechanic. He was a longtime faithful member of the Catoosa Assembly of God. He enjoyed a variety of pastimes such as camping, fishing, and hunting. He particularly enjoyed his time vacationing in Colorado.Loving family members include:Daughter; Margie Swaggerty, of CatoosaSon and daughter-in-law; Billy and Carolyn Dobbs, of Park Hill, OklahomaDaughter and son-in-law; Kathy and Robert Hayes, of Park Hill, Oklahoma11 grandchildren22 great grandchildrenSix great great grandchildrenHe was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, six brothers, and his wife Clara Dobbs. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso. Funeral services will be held 2:00 Thursday, March 12, 2015, at the Trinity Holiness Assembly in Owasso with Reverend Donald Hogue, Jr. and Reverend David Tucker officiating. Serving as casket bearers will be Chris Langley, William â€œTreyâ€ Chapman, Mike Jamison, Chaplin Crawford, Gene Anderson, Jr, Gary Anderson, Jim Rimer and Randy Berry. Committal services and interment will follow at Wofford Cemetery in Catoosa. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Folds of Honor Foundation, 5800 North Patriot Drive, Owasso, Oklahoma, 74055. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.www.moweryfs.com'

William H. Dobbs Dick

March 11, 1924 - March 7, 2015