George Ed Dobson Jr.
George Dobson Jr. Obituary
George (Ed) Dobson
Age 82 of Livonia, went home to be with our lord January 25, 2025. Beloved husband of Judy for over 63 years. Loving father of Ed (Teri) Dobson, and Beth (Joe) Fournier. Dear grandpa of Sarah (Dean) Walrack, Ian Zimmer, and Thomas Fournier. Cherished great-grandpa of Eliza Zimmer. Dearest brother of Bill Dobson. He was preceded in death by his parents George & Anna (Williams) Dobson.
George attended Cooley High School, Detroit, before he began his career as a hair stylist on Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion, at Continental Hair Salon. He served his many cherished client’s for numerous years at Emile’s of Beverly Hills. Early in his career he styled Diana Ross as a rising starlet. Later, he would style Doris Day and Brenda Lee during their Detroit appearances. He truly enjoyed the process of knowing a person and lightening their day.
George had a passion for fishing and camping. These passions brought him closer to family and friends. He had many trophies, stories and memories surrounding the various trips with the mini-motorhome and boat(s). Later he and Judy would travel to many states, where he never knew a stranger. These experiences enhanced his life and sustained him until his passing.
George will be remembered for always having a joke as a catalyst for connection. This served him and others well. As an active member of Newburg United Methodist Church, he served as a trustee, finance chair, and an engaging salesman at the church rummage sales.
George was particularly proud of acquiring salesman samples of winter coats, or offering haircuts to homeless guests of the rotating shelter collaboration between Cass Corridor United Methodist, Newburg United Methodist and other faith communities. He was also instrumental in the initiation of the UMYF youth of Newburg visiting Temple Beth Israel Synagogue and learning of the traditions shared with Judaism.
A celebration of George’s life will be held on
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Visitation 1:00pm ~ Service 2:00pm
A memorial meal to follow.
Newburg United Methodist
36500 Ann Arbor Trail
Livonia, MI 48150
Family and friends are invited to come together to honor his memory and share stories of the joy he brought to their lives.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the following organizations, in George’s honor, reflecting his commitment to helping other’s.
Newburg United Methodist Church-Missions
36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia, MI 48150
P.O. Box 96011, Washington D.C. 20090-6011
Though he may be gone, George’s spirit will live on in the love he shared, the laughter he inspired,
and the memories he created.
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