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James Andrew Dobbins, Sr.

Passed 09/27/2026

Obituary For James Andrew Dobbins, Sr.

James Andrew Dobbins, Sr. departed this life on September 27, 2026 at St. Thomas Mid-Town in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 73. He was born February 3, 1953 in Franklin, Williamson County to the parents of Mallon and Sarah Dobbins.

James leaves to cherish his many memories, his wife, Jacqueline Dobbins; children, Darshell Lewis, James (Kinyatta) Dobbins, Jr. and Juanetta (Eric) Dobbins-Cunningham; grandchildren, Ariel James, Darshell (Jayson) Bates, James Dobbins III, Jac’Quez Dobbins, Eric Cunningham III and Darryl Frierson; great grandchildren, Amethyst Bates and, Mikel Dobbins; brother, Mallon Dobbins, Jr.; sisters, Dorothy Oden, Maggie (Sammy) Grinter, Barbara (Kent) Jones, Jackie (Jay) Preston; brothers-in-law, Ernest (Carolyn) Buford, James Buford and, Frank (Valerie) Buford; sisters-in-law, Harriet Bean, Anita McDonald and Audrey Batey; aunts, Thelma Gosey and Dora Leach; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Mr. Dobbins will lie in repose on Friday, October 9, 2026 from 12 until 5 at the funeral home.

Visitation with family Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 11 until 12 at Locust Ridge Primitive Baptist Church, 4991 Murfreesboro Road, Arrington, Tennessee 37014 with funeral to follow, Elder Doncor Archie, officiating and Elder Johnny Grimes, eulogist.

Interment Williamson Memorial Gardens, Franklin, Tennessee.

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The Carothers family planted 10 trees in memory of James Andrew Dobbins, Sr. . - October 06, 2026

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Tiffany Beasley-Dobbins sent Beautiful Dreams for James Andrew Dobbins, Sr. - September 30, 2026

Sending my love and condolences to Mama Jackie, James Jr, Netta, Dee Dee, and the whole Dobbins family.

Love, Tiffany Beasley-Dobbins and family

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Mary Scruggs

BIG JAMES WAS ONE OF THE NICEST, FRIENDLIEST, AND FUNNIEST PERSON THAT ALWAYS SHOWED ME NOTHING BUT RESPECT I WILL CHERISH MY MEMORIES. PLEASED ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCE AND SYMPATHY WITH ALL MY LOVE FROM JOHNBOY AND THE STREET JAMMER'S M/C

John ( johnBoy) Robinson

My condolence to the Dobbins FAMILY, it's been years since I've seen you and I had so much fun with you and your family back in the day rest in peace James and to your Wife and Children's my prayers are with you πŸ™πŸΎ

Dorothy Jenkins Leach

Sympathy to the Dobbins Family.

Mary Smithson

I FEEL SO CONNECTED TO JAMES AND DOBBINS FAMILY. MY BROTHER, JAMES FLOYD WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT INCLUDING JAMES.MY BROTHER DIED.WE PRAYED FOR YOUR FAMILY DURING THAT DIFFICULT TIME.IT WAS NOT YOUR TIME.YOU HAD SUCH A BEAUTIFUL LIFE. IAM SO GRATEFUL FOR THE LIFE YOU LIVED. R.I.P VICTORIA MERRIMON-ARTHUR

Victoria Merrimon- Arthur

You have my deepest condolences πŸ™ keep your head up .God love you Family

Sheila Brooks-Shaw

Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences go out to you, Netta, Eric, and the entire Dobbins family. We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved father. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you navigate this difficult time. May your dad's memory be a blessing and bring you comfort in the days ahead.

With love and sympathy, Uncle Sam & Aunt Deb

Dr. Debbie Smith Hayes

I'm praying for πŸ™ all the family and sending my heartfelt condolences May God be with you all at this time and give you strength.

Gwen Coffey

I'm so sorry for your loss prayers goes out to you and your family

Senita Sawyers

To the DoΙ“bins Family. We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for uall.

Flossie Campbell

To the Dobbins Family and Friends, please accept my sincerest and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your loved one. I pray that you will find strength, comfort, and peace in the word of God. He knows your heartache right now. Weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning.

Geraldine Amos

To Jackie and the entire Dobbins family; I send my deepest sympathy to you all. I've known James and the entire family since I was a teenager. This was such a shock, but God knew in the beginning because He's an all knowing God. Jackie I will remember you and your family in my prayers. Take strength in knowing that God didn't allow him to have long suffering. πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ

Margaret Nevils

Sending heartfelt condolences, prayers, blessings and love to the family, Rose, Dwayne, Danny RIHP COUSIN

Marilyn Jordan

Condolences to the family in the loss of your love one.

Dwight & Peggy J Coffee

My deepest heartfelt sincere condolences and prayers for the entire family and friends.PATRICIA WESTON

Patricia Weston

To the family, I am sorry to hear of James passing. Prayers to all. Lois Hendricks Dale

Martha Lois Hendricks Dale

Sending my love, prayers, and condolences to those I consider my family. I love you all and I'm always here. Rest easy Uncle Big James. You will be missed.

Gabrielle Booker-Franklin

Big James was his name when we lived in Brentwood Tennessee always a good Sprite I remember the wreck he was in that another good friend of ours died his name was James Floyd I am very proud to call Big James my friend may he rest in peace until God calls us from the graves sleep well my friend God bless.

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Allen and Denise Patton will always remember James as being a great guy, who always treated us like family πŸ™ πŸ™

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We always remember him as being a very nice guy with a big loving personality.

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