Roy James Dobson

Roy James “RJ” Dobson, born on September 23, 1925, in Nevada, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at the age of 99. He was the son of Claude and Delores Dobson and grew up in Kansas, where he graduated from Parsons High School.

RJ proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1949. After his service, he married the love of his life, Dorothy Jean Hanley, on August 19, 1949. Together they shared a remarkable 69 years of marriage until Dorothy’s passing in 2018. In 1956, RJ and Dorothy moved to Texas, where he began working at Phillips Chemical Company while attending the University of Houston. He earned a degree in Electrical Engineering and went on to enjoy a successful 30-year career at Brown and Root before retiring in 1989.

A man of unwavering faith, RJ served as a deacon in two churches: First Assembly and Christian Temple. He was also an integral member of the building team at Central Assembly of God in Pasadena. His positivity and resilience were evident throughout his life, including during his victorious battle with cancer in 1989. RJ found joy in building things, bird watching, growing blackberries, and reading—especially books by Louis L’Amour.

He is survived by his two children: Terry James Dobson and wife Carol; and Charis Yaklin and husband Eddie. He was a proud grandfather to Kylie Ann Cabrera and husband Steven; grandson Cameron James; and granddaughter Karsyn Noelle; as well as a great-grandfather to Aria Jean. RJ is also survived by his nephew Joe Dobson. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Dorothy and his brother John Dobson.

A funeral service will be held on January 2, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m., at Pasadena Funeral Chapel (2203 Pasadena Blvd. Pasadena, Tx. 77502) Interment will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery at 11:00 a.m.

May RJ’s steadfast faith and joyful spirit continue to inspire all who knew him.