Rodney Dobson

Rodney Scott Dobson of Decatur was called to heaven on February 10, 2005, after a six-month illness. Born in September of 1963, Scott, as his friends knew him, grew up in Los Angeles, California, and lived for several years in Seattle, Washington. He moved to Decatur in the late 1990’s. After struggling with several life challenges, including drug addiction and alcoholism, Scott achieved remarkable success in recent years as a student at Richland Community College, graduating in 2004 with an A.A.S. degree in Hospitality Management. While a student, he was a member of Phi Theta Kappa and highly involved in P.R.I.D.E. A talented cook, Scott began attending Kendall College in Chicago, Illinois in the summer of 2004, pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts. He was also a faithful member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

He leaves not to mourn , but to cherish wonderful memories, his life partner, Clark Hale and his son T.J. Hale; mother, Sharon Knowles; a brother, Randy Dobson; beloved friends who became his extended family, Ann and Orville Kahn and their families; Cecil Monroe, Leigh Ann Hale; Doug Thomas; Jeff Osborn; Matt York; Barry Parish; Mike McCool; Hugo Orlandini; Mike Redden; Jamie Barding; Gibby Gibson; Cammi Ankoos; two special children, Justin and Cody; Morley and Luther his faithful dogs and numerous others whose friendship he cherished. Scott was a friend to all he knew. He will be greatly missed.

A celebration of his life will be held on Friday February 18, 2005, at 10:30 am. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with committal of ashes following at Boiling Springs Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or the donor’s choice. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

The extended family wishes to thank DMH Hospice, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy for their loving care during his illness.

Respectfully written by Prof. Laurie Hughes, Richland Community College.

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