He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Margaret Dobson; son, Malcolm Perry (Vickie); grandchildren, Brian Perry (Chastity), Trey Perry (Autumn) and Stephanie Perry; great-grandchildren, Angela Perry, Carson Windrow, Dylan Perry, Devin Perry, Mac Perry, Summer Perry, Kaylee Perry, Faith Perry, Hope Perry, Brandon Zeltner and Shelby Perry.
Mr. Dobson was retired from the Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute after working in the Human Resources Division.
Funeral service will be 7:00 pm Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 at Hibbett & Hailey Funeral Home, 429 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN with Pastor Richard Holloman officiating. Interment will be at 12:00 pm on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 at the Oakwood Cemetery in Brownsville, TN.
Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mr. Dobson’s honor to the Nashville Rescue Mission.