Jerry L. Dobyns, Sr.
July 10, 1944 ~ August 30, 2017
Jerry L. Dobyns, Sr., 73, of Taylorville, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his residence.
Jerry was born July 10, 1944 in Taylorville, the son of Thomas and Ailine (Mammen) Dobyns. He married JoAnne Austin on June 21, 1971 in Taylorville. Jerry would retire from Peabody Coal Mine #10, after over twenty-five years of service. He was a member of the United Mine Workers Union. Jerry enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on cars and boats.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Bart Rickman; brother, Thomas Dobyns; and sisters, Rochelle Melzer, Sheila Keller, Betty Jackson, and Vivian Poorman.
Jerry is survived by his wife, JoAnne Dobyns of Taylorville; children, Rhonda (husband, Rick) Ondrey, Rex (wife, Theresa) Rickman, Jerry Dobyns, Jr., Brett Rickman, and Tricia Seaman all of Taylorville; twenty-two grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren; siblings, Terry (wife, Tracy) Dobyns of Missouri, Janice (husband, Terry) Sexton of Taylorville, and Helen Sheedy of Palmer; and several nieces and nephews.
Private family services were held.
Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin St., Taylorville, IL 62568 has been entrusted with arrangements.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
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Jerry was a very unique individual.He wouldn’t hesitate calling a spade a spade and telling it like it was. He wouldn’t be pushed into a corner,but he wouldn’t push you into a corner either. Both Jerry and Joanne have hearts bigger than Dallas. I remember when I was laid off at Circle Steel during Christmas and they came by and gave us money so my girls could have a good Christmas.
Jerry loved his kids, grandkids, and especially his wife. A very compassionate fella, he will be missed. God bless the family, David(Termite) & Mary Durbin
Sending my very deepest sympathy and prayers. I’m so deeply sorry for your loss