Kenneth D. Dobson

Kenneth D. Dobson, age 79, of Conway, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Born in Springfield, Missouri, he was the son of the late Clarence Dobson and the late Millie Hicks Dobson. A U.S. Air Force veteran who served during the Vietnam War, Kenneth was a devoted Christian and longtime member of Harvest Church in Conway.

He found great joy in the outdoors, particularly turkey and quail hunting, fishing, and tying his own flies. Kenneth also loved woodworking and playing chess. Above all, he was deeply devoted to his family and will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will also be fondly recalled for his simple pleasures, including flat egg sandwiches and Pepsi.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Donald Dobson and Terry Dobson.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sarah Gore Dobson of Conway, SC; four children, Scott Dobson (Sabrina) of Hartville, MO, Sherrie Chestnut of Conway, SC, Barry Chestnut (Alisha) of Tampa, FL, and Kevin Dobson of Missouri; thirteen grandchildren, Matthew Cook, Alex Cook (Amber), Aaron Cook, Victoria Chestnut, Cherysh Blackman (Aaron), Breanna Chestnut, Schylar Kieffer (Shane), Sydney Gillett (Sam), Seth Dobson, Shane Dobson (Hannah), Austin Dobson, Ryan Dobson, and Dalton Chestnut; twenty great-grandchildren; one brother, Perry Dobson (Jana) of Houston, MO; and one brother-in-law, Randy Gore (Joyce) of Lancaster, SC.