DOBYNS, Frank LeRoy - b. February 9, 1876 - d. November 11, 1936

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Howard Courant
November 19, 1936

Frank LeRoy Dobyns was born near Howard, Kansas, on February 9, 1876 and passed away at his home in Howard, Kansas, on Wednesday, November 11, 1936, at 11:00 a.m.--it being the eleventh month, the eleventh day and the eleventh hour.  At the time of his death his age was 60 years, 9 months, and two days.

He was married to Miss Ella Ruth McClintock on May 6th, 1902, the marriage ceremony being performed by Dr. B. M. Powell, a former pastor of the Howard Methodist church.  The 6th day of next May would have marked the Mr. and Mrs. Dobyns thierty-fifth wedding anniversary.

He leaves to mourn his departure his devoted wife and three sisters, Mrs. Lillie Straughn of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Mrs. Ann Bartlett and Mrs. Mabel Rhodes of Kansas City, Missouri. One sister, Mrs. Ella Lambert, passed away in February 1925.  He also leaves a number of nephews and nieces and a host of friends all over the state.

His father and mother, Joseph Beamer Dobyns and Elizabeth Sarah Dobyns were early settlers of this community and were charter members of the Howard Methodist church.  The deceased and his father had been in business here in Howard for over fifty years.  On account of poor health he had disposed of his hardware store here only a few weeks ago.

Mr. Dobyns was a member of the Howard Presbyterian church choir and also assisted in the choirs of all the other churches besides giving his services as a singer for hundred of funerals of old friends. 

He was always ready to help when called upon and was progressive in all city and civic affairs.  He served his city as councilman and was active in all public undertakings.

He was a member of the Hope Lodge No 155 A.F.&A.M., of Howard and also of the Eastern Star.

A large crowd of old friends and neighbors gathered at the Howard Methodist church at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13th, where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Harry R. Weed, pastor of the church.  The music was furnished by old friends who had been associated with him in choir work for many years.  Mrs. A.W. Goodwin recited a favorite poem of the deceased and Ben A. Eby sang a beautiful solo which also was a favorite of Mr. Dobyns.  Burial was in Grace Lawn cemetery, ther services at the grave being conducted by the members of the Masonic fraternity.