David R. Dobson, 87, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 12:34 p.m., Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Piatt County Nursing Home, Monticello, IL

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 11, 2022 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Les Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the Bement Township Cemetery, Bement, IL

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the funeral home.

David was born on April 8, 1934 in Decatur, IL, the son of Winfred and Florence Clodfelter Dobson. He married Carrie L. Ard on November 2, 1952 in Bement, IL. She preceded him in death on March 3, 2018.

Survivors include his sons: Kim (Debbie) Dobson of Monticello and Brian (Lynn) Dobson of Lutz, FL, daughters: Jill Dobson of Champaign and Carla (David) Boyer of Hoopeston, 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and his sister: Becky Lynch of Chatham.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

David graduated from Bement High School in 1952. He then graduated from Illinois State University and later earned his master's degree from the University of Illinois. David was a school teacher and basketball coach for 19 years in several area schools including Villa Grove, Bement, Arcola, Cerro Gordo, Astoria, Oakwood, Rossville and Shiloh School Districts. He then served as a principal at the Shiloh School District for 14 years, retiring in 1992. After retirement, he worked as an agent for Franklin Life Insurance Company.

David was a member of the Tuscola First Christian Church and the Tuscola Kiwanis Club. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, U of I Fighting Illini and Marching Illini.  He enjoyed playing golf.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Tuscola First Christian Church.