Dolores H. Dobyns

Dolores Huntsman Dobyns, 80, of Kingsport, died peacefully at her home, Saturday morning, February 18, 2017. Born in Kingsport, she was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Dolores was currently employed with Walmart on Fort Henry Drive. She was an active member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church in the Friendship Diner and Furniture Ministry. Dolores was a sustainer of the Kingsport Junior League.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Riley Dobyns; grandson, R.J. Arnett; and parents, Mamie and Charles Huntsman.

Dolores is survived by her three daughters, Tammy Haren and husband Robert of Fall Branch, Sarah Harris and husband David of Telford, and Melissa Arnett and husband Robert of Knoxville; one son, Stephen A. Dobyns of Kingsport; seven grandchildren, Lea Howze, John Harris, Matthew Haren, Laura Haren, Ben Arnett, Drew Arnett, and Isaiah Arnett; one great-granddaughter, Maeven Harris; two sisters, Frances Wolfe and husband Harold of Kingsport, and Charlene Houser and husband Denver of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at First Broad Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Jack Weikel officiating.

Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Broad Street United Methodist Church, 100 E Church Cir, Kingsport, TN 37660 or Holston Home For Children, 404 Holston Dr, Greeneville, TN 37743.

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