Mr. Robert Edward Dabbs 83 of Ft. Payne, AL departed this life February 27, 2019 at his daughter's residence in Cohutta, GA with his family at his side. He was born January 27, 1936 in Anniston, AL a son of the late John T. Dabbs Sr. and Annie Pierce Dabbs. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Bryant Dabbs, son, Joseph Dabbs, daughter, Frances Dabbs, brothers, Harlan, John T. Jr. James and Gene Dabbs, sister, Frankie Mae Hughes. He was a retired firefighter at the Anniston Army Depot for 35 years. He was a 32 ^nd Degree Mason and proudly served his country in the United States Army.

He is survived by his children, Glenn Edward Dabbs Sr. and Patty Dabbs of Montevallo, AL, Diane and Daniel Wade of Munford, AL, Teresa and Tommy Brewer of Cohutta, GA, Tonya and Jimmy Cronan of Munford, AL; stepson, William Bryant Jr., Patty and Zach of Ft. Payne, AL; close family friend like a son, Sherman Montgomery; sisters, Joyce Dabbs of Anniston, AL, Naomi Racca of Oberlin, LA; eighteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on March 16, 2019 at Hopeful Baptist Church, Mumford, Alabama at 11:00 A.M. CST.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Mr. Dabbs memory to your favorite local Fire Station.

Arrangements by locally owned and operated Ponders Melrose Chapel, Dalton, GA. (706)226-4002 "Funerals, Cremations, Cemeteries, Florists" YOUR SELECTED INDEPENDENT FUNERAL HOME"