Wilbur Wayne Dobson, 76, formerly of Mann Road, Union Grove, N.C., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 27, 2023. He had been in declining health for a number of years.
Mr. Dobson was the owner and operator of Dobson Construction, building poultry houses for Perdue Farms. He also ran his own poultry farm, where he consistently achieved the highest hatch rates, earning numerous awards and becoming Perdue’s top producer. He also achieved the award for 40 years of Dedication for Production. Mr. Dobson instilled in his children and grandchildren the values of hard work and consistency, ensuring his dedication would resonate for generations.
He was born December 14, 1947, in Iredell County to the late Franklin Hal Dobson and Lola Wall Dobson.
He was preceded in death by his late wife, Claudine Holland Dobson. He is survived by his children Dwayne Dobson (Robin), Carolyn Norkett and Allen Holland (Kim). His eight grandchildren are Glenn Harris (Samantha), Justin Harris (Kristin), Jacob Dobson (Bethany), Jordan Dobson (Elizabeth), Jessica Norkett (Brandon “Bo”), Andrew “Drew” Holland, Alex Holland, and Sully Dobson. His seven great-grandchildren are Ainsley Harris, Grayson Harris, Ellie Dobson, Nova Dobson, Parker Harris, Riley Washam and Lola Dobson.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Junior Dobson, Lee Dobson, and Larry Dobson and one sister, Lavonne Gatton.
Mr. Dobson was a devoted family man who loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and
great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be held at Zion Baptist Church on December 31, 2023, from 2 to 3 p.m., followed by a
celebration of his life at 3 p.m. with Rev. Joey Tomlin officiating. Following the service, the family will
assemble at the home of Mr. Dobson.
Active Pallbearers will be grandsons Glenn Harris, Justin Harris, Jacob Dobson, Jordan Dobson, Drew
Holland, and Alex Holland, and honorary pallbearers will be nephews Bradley Dobson and Jason Dobson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton
Road, Statesville, NC 28625 or Zion Baptist Church 714 Union Grove Road, Union Grove NC 28689.
Nicholson Funeral Home of Statesville is serving the family of Wayne Dobson.
My thought and prayers are with all the family.
My apologies for not being able to attend the funeral.
Wayne carried on the tradition started by his father for the love of preservation of the Liberty School. The mantle has now passed on to the next generations. Liberty would most likely not be standing today if it were not for the hard work and dedication and determination of the Dobson family. You have some big shoes to fill.