James (Jim) Shaw Dobbs

July 20, 1942 - October 5, 2017

James Shaw Dobbs(Jim)passed away early Thursday morning, October 5, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Dobbs was born and raised in Alabama. He proudly served his country in the United States Marines. Mr. Dobbs was an active member of the Civitans and an Active member of the Guntersville First United Methodist Church. Mr. Dobbs is the retired owner of Dobbs Accounting and he was also retired as Director of the Marshall-Jackson 310 Agency. He is survived by his wife: Reverend Lula Dobbs, Son: Bradley James Dobbs, Daughter: Leah Suzanne Dobbs-Stover (Bryan Scott Stover) Brother: William Dobbs (Doris) and Grandchildren: Adeline Elizabeth Stover and Phoebe Ann Stover. He is preceded in death by his parents: Walter Dobbs and Addie Mare Freeman-Dobbs and Brothers: John Dobbs and Robert Dobbs. Visitation will be Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Guntersville Memorial Chapel from 1:00p.m. until 2:00p.m, The Funeral service will follow at 2:00p.m., Followed by a private graveside service. Revered Terry Bentley will officiate. Pallbearers will be nephews and Honorary Pallbearers will be the Men’s Thursday Night 6:30 Bible Group. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donation be made to the Guntersville First United Methodist Church Adult Respite Ministry or organizations helping those with Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease