Marcus Lee Dobbs

Marcus (Mark) Lee Dobbs, 62, of Houston, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Mark was born in Midland, Texas to James and Billy Dobbs. At a young age he moved with his family to Irving, Texas, and then later to Houston, where he attended high school at Spring Woods High School. He was active in Boy Scouts, debate and the high school marching band.

Mark attended Baylor University, where he received his bachelor's degree in 1981. He also completed his law degree at Baylor, receiving his Juris Doctor degree in 1985 and was admitted to the Texas Bar that same year. He was admitted to the District of Columbia bar in 1988.

After graduation Mark served as a congressional aid to U.S. Congressman Bill Archer.

Mark was an active member and Deacon of Spring Woods Baptist Church. That is where he met his future wife, Janet Brown. They were married in June of 1999.

He worked in the Houston City Attorney’s office for 26 years practicing labor law and often spoke fondly of the friends and coworkers he had associated with there. Mark was a voracious reader, enjoyed spending time with family and was a fierce competitor in Trivial Pursuit.

He was a leader in his neighborhood civic association and for the last few years enjoyed volunteering at the Alley Theater in downtown Houston

In his later years, Mark also became more active in his church with a passion for developing the church library and documenting the church’s history.

Mark is survived by his wife of 22 years, Janet Dobbs; his Father, James Dobbs of Houston, Texas; and his brother, Steve Dobbs of Austin, Texas and his wife Deborah Dobbs.

Visitation with the family was held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 26, 2021 at Waltrip Funeral Directors. Funeral services began at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Spring Woods Baptist Church, 10131 Emnora Lane, Houston, Texas 77080, with Pastor Jerry Mayfield, officiating. Graveside services followed at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, in Hillcrest Memorial Garden, Orange, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the American Heart Association.