

Rev. William Donald Dobson, aged 84, of Marietta, Ohio, formerly of Wayland, Michigan, passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 27, 2016 and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Bill grew up in Wayland and after high school joined the army. Following his time in the army, he worked in the real estate division for Marathon Oil Company for 20 years before following the call to become a pastor. He was the pastor at Whitneyville Bible Church in Alto, MI for 20 years, Lake Community Bible Church in Baldwin, MI for 14 years, and preached at the campground he stayed at in Florida during the winters until days before he passed away. Although he enjoyed many activities, such as golfing, hunting and fishing, his greatest joy came from being a pastor. He is survived by his wife of 4 years, Peggy Edgar Dobson; children, Bill (Nicky) Dobson, Terri (Don) Lenartz, Craig (Jennilee) Dobson, Tim (Brenda) Dobson; daughter-in-law, Jolynne Dobson; step-children Craig (Paula) Edgar, Doug (Debbie) Edgar, Brad, (Erika) Edgar; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters Shirley Dobson and Sharon (Mel) Spencer. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Juanita, son Kirk, step-son Todd Edgar, and sister Phyllis Freeman. The family will greet relatives and friends Monday, February, 1, 2016 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kubiak-Cook Funeral Chapel in Wayland. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Whitneyville Bible Church in Alto with Rev. Dennis Ross and Rev. Bob Sponable officiating. Interment in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayland MI with full military honors. Memorials may be made to Lake Community Bible Church Day Camp. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.kubiakcook.com Funeral Service Monday, February 01 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services - Wayland Chapel 312 N. Main Street Wayland, MI (269) 792-2237 Funeral Service Tuesday, February 02 11:00 AM Whitneyville Bible Church 8655 Whitneyville Ave. SE Alto, MI (616) 891-8661
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