Wayne Dobson

Wilbur Wayne Dobson, 76, formerly of Mann Rd, Union Grove passed away peacefully at home
surrounded by his family on December 27, 2023. He had been in declining health for a number of years.

Mr. Dobson was the owner and operator of Dobson Construction, building poultry houses for Perdue
Farms.  He also ran his own poultry farm where he consistently achieved the highest hatch
rates, earning numerous awards and becoming Perdue's top producer. He also achieved the award for
40 years of Dedication for Production. Mr. Dobson instilled in his children and grandchildren the values
of hard work and consistency, ensuring his dedication would resonate for generations.

He was born December 14, 1947, in Iredell County to the late Hal Franklin Dobson Sr. and Lola Wall Dobson.

He was preceded in death by his late wife, Claudine Holland Dobson. He is survived by his children
Dwayne Dobson (Robin), Carolyn Norkett and Allen Holland (Kim). His 8 grandchildren are Glenn Harris
(Samantha), Justin Harris (Kristin), Jacob Dobson (Bethany), Jordan Dobson (Elizabeth), Jessica Norkett
(Brandon “Bo”), Andrew “Drew” Holland, Alex Holland, and Sully Dobson. His 7 great-grandchildren are
Ainsley Harris, Grayson Harris, Ellie Dobson, Nova Dobson, Parker Harris, Riley Washam and Lola
Dobson.

He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers Junior Dobson, Lee Dobson, and Larry Dobson, 1 sister
Lavonne Gatton and nephew Robert Dobson.

Mr. Dobson was a devoted family man who loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and
great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be held at Zion Baptist Church on December 31, 2023, from 2pm – 3pm, followed by a
celebration of his life at 3pm with Rev. Joey Tomlin officiating. Following the service, the family will
assemble at the home of Mr. Dobson.

Active Pallbearers will be grandsons Glenn Harris, Justin Harris, Jacob Dobson, Jordan Dobson, Drew
Holland, Alex Holland, and honorary pallbearers will be nephews Bradley Dobson and Jason Dobson

Nicholson Funeral Home of Statesville is serving the family of Wayne Dobson.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County 2347 Simonton
Road, Statesville, NC 28625 or Zion Baptist Church 714 Union Grove Rd, Union Grove NC 28689