Deacon Willie Frank Dobbs, or "Frank" as he was affectionally known was born September 15, 1926 the the union of Marie and Harrison Dobbs of the St. Mark Community, Meriwether County, Georgia.

Frank completed his former education in the Meriwether County Public Schools. He was the second of six siblings: Harrison, Gertrude, Eunice, Bertha and Edward.

He joined the military and served as an army transportation specialist during W. W. II. He retired from the Big Star Distribution Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

Deacon Dobbs joined the Neriah Baptist Church at an early age. He served as chairman of the Deacon Board for many years and was considered a Prayer Warrior by those who knew him.

He wedded the late Catherine Collin Dobbs and to this union, one child, Willie Fr. Dobbs, Jr. was born.

Frank raised and loved many children: Tammy, Rufus, Nita, Michael Rogers, Michael Wimbush.

In the early morning of June 28, 2015, Deacon Dobbs transitioned to his Heavenly Home.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his sons, Willie F. Dobbs, Jr. of Atlanta, GA, Tommy Dobbs of Atlanta, GA, Rufus Collin of Atlanta, GA, Michael Rogers of Atlanta, GA and Michael Wimbush of Atlanta, GA; his only surviving sibling, Deacon Edward Dobbs of Newnan, GA; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.