Charles (Chuck) Edward Dobbins, 85, of Claremore OK, passed away on November 23, 2023 in the presence of his loved ones at his residence.

Chuck was born on January 29, 1938 to Roy and Flossie Dobbins in Texarkana, Texas. He graduated from Trinity high school in 1956. Chuck studied mathematics at Sam Houston College graduating in 1962 as a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity (formerly The Raven Social Club).

After graduation, he taught mathematics and coached football in Orleans, France for US military dependents for several years. In 1966, Chuck met and married Linda. They spent most of their years together in Claremore. They have two children, Laura and Chris.

Chuck was a force of nature, determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved. His family and numerous friends meant more to him than anything else in the world, something he often spoke of. He was unendingly proud of his children, Laura Sanders, Chris Dobbins, and his grandchildren, Wil, Ian, and Addisyn Sanders.

Chuck was a Quarter horse breeder and raised several successful runners including winning the prestigious AQHA Challenge Championship race at Lone Star Park with a horse (Runaway Wil) named after his first grandchild. He could often be found in the company of friends at the racetrack when he wasn't at home.

Chuck was predeceased in death by his parents, Roy and Flossie Dobbins and his sister Beatrice Rogers. Chuck is survived by his wife Linda, brother Kenneth Dobbins, sister Barbara Walker, daughter Laura, son Chris and his three grandchildren Wil, Ian, and Addisyn.

There will not be a celebration of life service as Chuck chose for his family and friends to remember him as they knew him- full of life, at the racetrack playing the ponies or bragging about his children and grandchildren.