Ervin “Pete” Dobing, 83 departed this life September 12, 2018 to enter his heavenly home after a long illness. He was an ordained deacon, loved mission work, and had a part in the establishment of four missions in Oklahoma and Arkansas. He was an adult Sunday school teacher for 45 years before his illness. He was preceded in death by his parents; Louis and Gladys Dobing, two brothers; Frank and Kenny Dobing.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Betty, one daughter Tammy Nelke and her husband John, two grandchildren Sarah Kilbreth of North Carolina, Andrew Nelke and his wife Victoria of Pocola and three great grandchildren of North Carolina.
Graveside service will be 11:00 AM Monday, September 17, 2018 at the Fort Smith National Cemetery to be officiated by the Reverend Keith Wilson of Lakeview Missionary Baptist Church. Ceremony is under the direction of Fentress Mortuary.