Benjamin Dobkins

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Bill Dobkins
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Post by Bill Dobkins »

One of my great grandsons passed today. He made it one month. He got an stomach infection. I guess god needed another angel.
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Scott Duckworth
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Post by Scott Duckworth »

So sorry for your loss. He is comforted in the arms of God. I'll be praying for you and your extended family.
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Post by Tommy Shown »

My prayers are with you Bill. Parent and Grandparents are not supposed to bury our children or grandchildren. You and your family are in thoughts and prayers.
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Scott Shipley
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Post by Scott Shipley »

Sorry to hear this Bill. You and your family will be in my prayers.
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Brad Nelson
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Post by Brad Nelson »

SO sorry hope your family can heal with Gods grace.

Brad
dlayne
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Bill,so sorry to hear this,,,Prayers for your entire Family
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Jim Means
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Post by Jim Means »

Bill,
We are so sorry to hear this. Helen and I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
I can't imagine loosing one of my kids or grand kids.

Jim & Helen Means
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Donna Dodd
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Bill, my heart just aches for you and your family at this sad time. I pray for peace as you find the words and strength to carry your family through this heartbreaking time.
Rest in Peace, Little Benjamin Dobkins...
Donna and Tommy
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Fred Justice
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Post by Fred Justice »

Sorry for your loss Bill.
Heaven has many little angels flying around, and we can't wait to get up there and hug them.
Hang in there Bill, God bless you.
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Bill Dobkins
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Post by Bill Dobkins »

Thanks everyone so much for your caring. Little Ben will forever be in our hearts. His brother Nick will make up for the loss with his sweetness.
RIP little Ben we love you. Here's a photo of Nick.
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Donna Dodd
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Post by Donna Dodd »

Nick is just precious!!! Thank you for sharing your current picture with us!
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Casey Lowmiller
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Post by Casey Lowmiller »

So sorry for your family's loss Bill.

I can't even imagine :(