John Bob Dumas, Jr., age 80, of Paducah, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021, 3:35 p.m., at his residence.

He was a member of Rosary Chapel where he served in the Men's Club and as an usher and a Eucharistic Minister. He was formerly employed as a supervisor at Penwalt Industries and was a veteran of the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife , Roslin M. Dumas of Paducah; two sons , Shawn (Jackie) Dumas of Paducah and Kevin (Stacey) Dumas of Louisville, KY; two daughters , Kimberly (Alan) Dumas-Hodge of Antioch, TN and Shannon Dumas Mayes of Paducah; thirteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren ; four brothers , Al (Elaine) Walter Dumas of Nashville, TN, William (Mary) Dumas of Paducah, James (Maxine) Dumas of Paris, TN, and Marvin(Betty) Dumas of Kevil, KY; three sisters , Shirley Bennett of Chicago, IL, Diane (Quentin Sr.) Bailey of Paducah and Julia Hayes of Paris, TN; several nieces, nephews and cousins .

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Bob Dumas, Sr. and Annie Lee Mayo Dumas-Coleman; Step-Father, Clarence Coleman and one brother.

Memorial services are scheduled for Friday, September 10, 2021, 2:00 pm at Pettus Rowland Funeral Home with Father Emanuel Udoh officiating.

Friends may also call at the funeral home on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until the memorial hour. In lieu of flowers, donations and be made to the American Cancer Society of Paducah , P.O. Box  7975 Paducah, KY  42002.

You may light a candle or leave online condolences at pettusrowlandfh.com.

All attendees are required to wear masks.