He was born May 25, 1940 in Hardin Co., Kentucky, the son of Marion Rucker and Margaret Louise (Drew) Dobbs. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Marion Robert, Marion Edward and Paul Dean; two brothers-in-law, William P. Riley and Harold E. Bowen.
Carl retired from Radcliff Co. as a maintenance director. He was a United States Navy Veteran, where he was in the Construction Battalion “Seabees”. He was also a member of the Jefferson Masonic Lodge #104.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Jo Dobbs; five sons, Carl, Jr., Charles, Curtis (Cassandra), Cary (Stephanie), and Christopher (Jennifer); five sisters, Margaret Riley, Sally Edwards, Pat Bowen, Ruth Williams, Darlene Staskawicz (David); eight grandchildren, Cameron (Kelli), Travis, Corey, Kadi, Kelsey, Collin, Lillian, and Sophia; five great-grandchildren, Lacie, Leah, Cannon, Liam and Carson; as well many nieces, nephews and other extended family members.
A service to celebrate Carl’s life will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in the chapel of Arch L. Heady & Son at Westport Village, 7410 Westport Rd. Burial with military honors will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2-8 PM on Monday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be given to the Lyndon Independent Baptist Church, 1628 Roosevelt Ave. Louisville, KY 40242.
Please visit www.archlheadywestport.com to leave a condolence for the family.
