This story was written by Brady Flanigan, editor of the Trussville Tribune.
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (TRIBUNE) — As Trussville continues to mourn the loss of its longtime Hewitt-Trussville coach and science teacher, David Dobbs, one former student has found her own way of honoring her mentor.
Jodie Ping said she was inspired to paint a portrait of Dobbs and place it by the clock tower on the northwest corner of Highway 11 and North Chalkville Road in downtown Trussville on Saturday, April 25, describing it as a tribute to the man who taught her, but to a grieving family and town as well…