Daniel Newton Dobbins, known as “Buck” to friends & family. Age 72, of Tampa. Born in Wauchula, Florida on July 17, 1945 to Lillian (Billie) Yvonne Brown and William E. Dobbins Jr.. Both deceased. Dan was raised in Wauchula by his maternal grandparents Sadie and Bill Brown. (deceased) He attended Hardee High School graduating with the class of 1963.
Dan was a Vietnam Era veteran, serving in the US Navy from August 1964 to August 1968. Dan attended Navy Basic Training Class #409, in Great Lakes, IL. Dan was a life long car enthusiast & a fan of car races. He was former volunteer at the James A Haley Veteran’s Hospital & a member of the Mission Hill Church of Tampa. He is survived by his companion of 20 years Bonnie Cronier. He is also survived by his sister Mary Lyda Wellons & family of Tennessee, his brother Jay Bryan & family of Wauchula & his sister Kathy Dobbins of California. Dan was buried with full military honors at The Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, on June 4, 2018.
Friends, family, and those who served with Dan are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.
Whenever we met Dan over the past years, he was kind and patient, with a heartfelt love for Bonnie.
We remember his sincere prayers at the table, thanking his Lord Jesus Christ for grace and mercy and saving faith.
Let not you heart be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me. John 14:1
Bonnie. Our sailors have gone home to be with their Lord. Just knowing that should give you comfort.
I know your heart hurts but be thankful that you had 20 years with Dan. It was very obvious how much Dan loved you. U have 20 years of memories. May they fill the empty, quiet hours.
Love,
Cindy