Wayne O. Dobbs, 65, of South Beloit died on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 10:02 p.m. in SwedishAmerican Hospital. He was born on July 2, 1946 in Etowah, Arkansas, son of Orgle and Imo Dobbs. Survived by his lifelong companion, Sharon Novay of Rockford; children, Floyd Dwayne Dobbs of Rockton, Donna (Glen) Burke of Rockton; grandchildren, Kayla (Lukas) Wallace of Tomahawk, WI, Kathleen Burke of Rockton, Angel (Ignacio) Luna of Rockford, Cheyenne Dobbs of Rockford, Jesse Dobbs and his family of Rockford; great grandchildren, Erik Wallace, Trina Luna; sister, Yvonne Paris of Chattanooga, TN; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, son, Paul Eugene Dobbs, and brother Gene Dobbs.

Private Services will be held at a later date. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements.