Mr. James Richard Dobson, Jr. Obituary in High Point at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Obituary For Mr. James Richard Dobson, Jr.

James Richard Dobson (Ricky) was born on November 4, 1966 and went home to glory on May 21, 2023.

James, a native of Guilford County attended both Southern Guilford High School and North Carolina A&T State University. He was an outstanding athlete and posted the single season rushing record at Southern Guilford where he also received all conference and all state accolades. He also played football for NC A&T and was a member of the Phi Beta Sigma Inc.

James was a successful entrepreneur that worked for everything he had. He was the proud owner of Five Points Barbershop and Dobson Transportation, Inc.

James was known as a community leader and always giving back. He provided countless kids with free haircuts and backpacks to start school. James was a devoted Christian and was a faithful member of Oasis Empowerment of Faith under the leadership of Apostle Brandon Thompson, Pastor.

He was a devoted husband and father, married to his beloved wife, Janice for 16 years; he was the dad to Brandon, Brittney and Bryan Woods; everyone knew how much he loved his kids, and witnessed how his grandkids, Brayden, Kealani, Carter, Kayleigh and Julian captured his heart; James also leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Delores Brandon and husband Kenneth Brandon of Greensboro, NC; and father, James Dobson, Sr. and wife, Patricia Dobson of Philadelphia, PA; siblings, Rodney Dobson (Kim) of Greensboro, NC, Marcus Brandon of Greensboro, NC and LaToshia Brandon of Washington, DC; Kevin Myrick Philadelphia, PA, Tanya Crespo, Concord, NC; his in-laws, Ernest and Annie Rorie of Liberty, NC; brother in- law, James Rorie (Angela) of Trinity, NC, and sisters-in-law, Sheila and Tanya Rorie of High Point, NC; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that honor his legacy.

The family would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming output of support and ask for your continued prayers going forward.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at Greater First United Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

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Patricia Foust sent The Peace Lily for Mr. James Richard Dobson, Jr. - May 23, 2023

May the LORD bless you and keep you, May the LORD make his face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you, May the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Patricia Foust. ❤️

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I am sorry to hear about JAMES .
My condolences to the family .
KIM STROUD

Rest In Power My Brother You were the 1st person to cut my hair when I move to NC from NY. You weren't just my barber you were a friend and my neighbor. You always talked to my boys and kept us laughing. You told my son tell your Dad "If he could grow grass as thick and long as your Loc's he'd really be doing something" LOL I had to pull up on him... We talk about him coming out to work with me on the Railroad,Church and his Pastor he told me I need to get ready and be ready. Man I appreciated that conversation. Rest Your Head King Your Battle Is Over. To his Wife and the rest of his family my deepest condolences.

Sending our condolences, thoughts, prayers, and love to the immediate family.
Love,
Ariel and Duke Dobson

Rest in Our God's Paradise James Dobson aka Ricky Dobson. First grandchild of James (Dorothy) Dobson, first child of James Dobson & his mother Delores Brown, and my first nephew.You left a compassionate giving legacy touching many. I love you. Never forgotten. Rest on. Continuous prayers for your family. (Aunt Brenda Dobson Crawford)

Thinking of you at this difficult time. Ricky and I were friends in high school. I have fond memories of our days throughout school. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
April Wilkins-Little Class of '85

My condolences to the Dobson family and to my cousin Janice rorie so sorry for your lost I love you and I'm praying your strength

Rick, My Fraternity Brother, my dearest friend I guess God, The Father needed you home with Him... We must trust His wisdom... Rick, man of God you will be mussed...
SPRING 91 Legion of Doom ETA Chapter North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University...

We are sorry for your lost. May God be with You and Your family at this time. God Bless You!!! Brenda Davis and Family

To Janice and Family, I would like to send my deepest condolences from Atlanta Georgia. I'm So Sorry for Your Loss and I Pray God's Peace! May James Rest In Heaven. God Bless and You all are in My Prayers. Varonda Gale and Family 💜🙏🏾💜

My deepest condolences, prayers n sympathy. When I moved here in 2009 .Mr.james was the first person to cut my sons hair .He was truly I sweet man to my sons and gave them encouraging words .My prayers are with you all

To The Dobson Family... My Deepest Condolences to The Family I meet James through my Son (Mike)...I would go to the shop and when I first walk in...He would always say... Here come Your Mom Mike...He was a very humble person...God Bless The Family 🙏🙏🙏🙏.. The McBee Family

We were deeply saddened to learn of our cousin Lil Ricky's passing we will keep your family in our prayers Cousin Jenny(Anna Rice) & family

Sending my deepest condolences to Janice and family from the warren family

Praying for the Dobson Family From the Witherspoon Family and the Rorie Family 💔😂 Mr.Dobson was a True Inspiration to the High Point NC Community he will be Truly Missed by Everyone that knew him Riph.

Our sincere condolences to Janice & family.You are in our thoughts & prayers. Baldwin family

Janice we would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time, words cannot describe the emotions that are experienced during times as this. May God strengthen and give you everlasting peace. Love you Kim and Doug Jackson

Janice and family I'm sorry for your lost my condolences and prayers to the family love Rosa Ervin

I'm so deeply sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Ricky. We will keep the memories of Ricky in our hearts. I pray that our Heavenly Father will comfort the family and give you peace during this time of sadness. Betty, Johnathan and Joshua Brown

Rest in Peace. Thank you for your service to the community. You are truly going to be missed. The Williams Family ❤️

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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