Samuel F. Dobson was born in Surry County, on October 10, 1952, son of the late Harry Lee and Hattie Cockerham Dobson. He graduated from Forbush High School in 1970. He served in the United States Army from 1974 -1976. He worked at J.P. Stevens as a machine technician. 'Sam' loved baseball and other sports, and was a loving caregiver for his mother. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Wade, Brenda, Yvonne, and Ronnie. On Jan. 18, 2011, he died in Wake Forest Bapt. Medical Center following a short illness. Survivors include one son, Kerry Stevenson of Statesville; one daughter, Keisha Stevenson of Raleigh; four brothers, Hugh (Clara) Dobson of Yadkinville, Mack Dobson of Elkin, James Dobson of Mocksville, and Eddie (Prophetess Lisa) Redmond of McClainsville; four sisters, Earline (Robert) Russell of Yadkinville, Elaine (Jim) Coulter of Hickory, Carolyn (Henry) Speaks of Harmony, and Marie Gaither of Woodbridge, VA; one granddaughter, Daiszah Lhane Stevenson; several other relatives and friends. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Samuel Dobson please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details Clarks Chapel Baptist Church NC, Visitation JAN 23. 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM (EST) Graham Funeral Home 635 Wilkesboro St.Mocksville, NC, 27028 Service JAN 23. 2:00 PM (EST) Graham Funeral Home 635 Wilkesboro St.Mocksville, NC, 27028