Merrill Dean Dobson left us peacefully the morning of March 30, 2022.

He was born to the late Everett Merill Dobson and Mary Helen Truex in Little Rock Arkansas.

His death is preceded by his Brother Dan Dobson and Sister Myles Bradshaw.

He is Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Brenda Joy McFadden as well as his Sisters Doris Dobson, Patrician Jean Tilton and Brother Daryl Dobson as well as Six children, 13 Grandchildren and - 1 Great grandchild.

He has left behind his Daughter Julie Colwell, Leah David, Sherrie Mumaw, Anthony Ritchie, Jeffery Ritchie and Merrill Dobson II.

He will Dearly miss his Grandchildren of Kayla Logan, Katie Colwell, Chad Thruman., Colton Schamun, Ty Schamun, Robert Mumaw, Tiffany Mumaw, April Mumaw, Ashley McCook, Kyle Ritchie, Christian Ritchie and Aiden Ritchie as well Great Grandson Grayson Ritchie.

Our Father, Grandfather, Son and Brother Merrill Dobson graduated from Santa Ana Valley High School. With his love of cars he became an automotive body specialist.

Merrill Loved anything with cars, and had the power to divert any conversation into a story about a car he built, had or saw. Dad was a big guy with a big heart. Had a long life and was well loved. He passed away knowing this, with family around him. Wish we could have one more story. Gone too soon. Love you Merrill.