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1930 - 2008
 Kenley Emerson Dobyns - 1930-2008
Kenley Emerson Dobyns, 77, of Ashland, Ky., died Sunday, April 6, 2008, in St. Marys Medical Center following a brief illness.
He was born Oct. 28, 1930, in Ashland, and was preceded in death by his parents, Boyd Dobyns and Erma Sparks Dobyns.
Mr. Dobyns was retired from the Putnam Agency. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of Unity Baptist Church, where he served as deacon. He was a volunteer with Community Hospice, a member of the KDMC Auxiliary and a volunteer in Pastoral Care and a 30-year member of the Ashland Kiwanis Club.
Surviving are his stepmother, Elizabeth Dobyns of Ashland; his wife of 52 years, Janet Kinner Dobyns of Ashland; a daughter, Diana D. Allen and husband Rodney of Huntington, W.Va.; a brother, Clifford N. Dobyns and wife Judy of Birmingham, Ala.; a grandson, Austin Emerson Allen of Huntington, W.Va.; his mother-in-law, Ruth E. Kinner of Ashland; a sister-in-law, Josette K. Gibson of South Point, Ohio; two nephews; and a niece.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Steen Funeral Home-Marshall Steen Chapel in Ashland by Dr. Floyd Paris and the Rev. Harold Cathey. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery, with military rites by Kenova American Legion Post 93.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today, April 8, 2008, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, Ky., or Unity Baptist Church, 2320 29th St., Ashland, Ky.
Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com. |
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Lillian Wright Amburgey, Myrtle Beach, Sc. 20588
Friday April 11, 2008 at
9:33 PM
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Just wanted to send my condolences to the family.
A friend of Kenley & Clifford from yrs. ago.
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Sen. Walter Blevins
Thursday April 10, 2008 at
1:55 PM
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My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God bless.
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Jenny Harrison
Thursday April 10, 2008 at
6:27 AM
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Diana and Mrs. Dobyns-So sorry to hear of your loss. I am feeling it as well. I have some very good memories of time spent with your family. Wish I was closer for a more personal expression of condolence. Much love to you and your family, jenny harrison, Asheville, NC
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Thomas Budesheim
Wednesday April 9, 2008 at
10:23 AM
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Please extend to the family of Kenley Emerson Dobyns my sincere condolences for the loss of their loved one. My special regards to his brother Clifford whom I knew in Ashland so many years ago. I did not know Kenley, but Clifford befriended me, a slightly younger, somewhat pudgy boy with one hand and allowed me to hang out with him and his friend Pete Barber.
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Jane and Marvin Hogan
Wednesday April 9, 2008 at
9:08 AM
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We are thinking of you at this difficult time when you are celebrating the life of a dear loved one. I knew Kenley for many years when I was a member of Unity and even came to know him better via Libby, my siser. You have our deepest sympathy. Jane and Marvin Hogan, Naples, FL
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John G Bishop
Tuesday April 8, 2008 at
7:48 PM
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Mrs. Janet Dobyns, it has been many years since Garnet & I saw Kenley & you but we have good memories & will remember you in our prayers at this time., John & Garnet Bishop in Mich.
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Mary Wells Walton
Tuesday April 8, 2008 at
4:34 PM
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Janet, I am so sorry about Kenley and please accept my deepest Sympathy. My prayers are for you and your family during this great loss of Kenley. Love & Prayers, Mary Walton
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Gina Compton
Tuesday April 8, 2008 at
10:20 AM
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Diana & Mrs. Dobyns, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I worked with Kenley at Putnam Agency and thought so much of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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John & Joan Harrison
Tuesday April 8, 2008 at
9:34 AM
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Kenley touched many lives and will be remembered well by all who knew him. He was a sincere, honest, thoughtful person and will be missed. We are thinking of his family, especially, who will miss him most of all. Our love and prayers to Janet, Diana and her family.
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Joe Myers
Tuesday April 8, 2008 at
9:33 AM
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Mrs Dobbins and Family- I am so sorry for your loss. I have found memories and both you and your husband durning my many years as your paperboy and neighbor. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Joe Myers, US Air Force, San Antonio Texas
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