Billy Gene Dobbs, age 78, of Eatonton, died Friday, September 18, 2015. A native of Atlanta, Mr. Dobbs attended SWD High School in DeKalb County. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a retired self-employed auto mechanic. Mr. Dobbs is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Phillip Hooper of Mansfield; grandson and his wife, Nigel and Rhonda Ballard; great grandchildren, Phillip Ballard and Aubree Ballard, all of Mansfield; sisters, Sara Leftwich of Eatonton and Ann White of Decatur; brothers, Weyman Dobbs of Eatonton and Ronnie Dobbs of Conley; several nieces and nephews; and close family friend, Edna Dobbs. The family will receive friends 2-4, Saturday, October 3, at Henry Funeral Home, Social Circle.