James H. Hobson, 93, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016, with his family by his side. He was born in Baldwin City, Kan., to Jerald and Fern (Sutton) Hobson.
He attended Baldwin City High School. After graduating High School, he joined the Navy serving during World War II. He then attended Emporia State earning a teaching degree. He accepted a position with Davis Lumber, and Star Lumber. He was promoted to Yard Manager, later retiring after 30 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
He was preceded in death by, his parents; wife, Wilma Jean (Showalter) Hobson; brother, Kenneth Hobson.
He is survived by son, Chris Hobson; daughter, Kay Cooper; sister, Geraldine Martin; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services are planned 1 p.m. Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Ives Chapel Methodist Church, Baldwin City, Kan. With interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery, in Baldwin City.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to: Hospice House, care of the funeral home.
He attended Baldwin City High School. After graduating High School, he joined the Navy serving during World War II. He then attended Emporia State earning a teaching degree. He accepted a position with Davis Lumber, and Star Lumber. He was promoted to Yard Manager, later retiring after 30 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
He was preceded in death by, his parents; wife, Wilma Jean (Showalter) Hobson; brother, Kenneth Hobson.
He is survived by son, Chris Hobson; daughter, Kay Cooper; sister, Geraldine Martin; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services are planned 1 p.m. Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Ives Chapel Methodist Church, Baldwin City, Kan. With interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery, in Baldwin City.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to: Hospice House, care of the funeral home.
James H. Hobson, 93, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016, with his family by his side. He was born in Baldwin City, Kan., to Jerald and Fern (Sutton) Hobson.
He attended Baldwin City High School. After graduating High School, he joined the Navy serving during World War II. He then attended Emporia State earning a teaching degree. He accepted a position with Davis Lumber, and Star Lumber. He was promoted to Yard Manager, later retiring after 30 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
He was preceded in death by, his parents; wife, Wilma Jean (Showalter) Hobson; brother, Kenneth Hobson.
He is survived by son, Chris Hobson; daughter, Kay Cooper; sister, Geraldine Martin; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services are planned 1 p.m. Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Ives Chapel Methodist Church, Baldwin City, Kan. With interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery, in Baldwin City.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to: Hospice House, care of the funeral home.
He attended Baldwin City High School. After graduating High School, he joined the Navy serving during World War II. He then attended Emporia State earning a teaching degree. He accepted a position with Davis Lumber, and Star Lumber. He was promoted to Yard Manager, later retiring after 30 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
He was preceded in death by, his parents; wife, Wilma Jean (Showalter) Hobson; brother, Kenneth Hobson.
He is survived by son, Chris Hobson; daughter, Kay Cooper; sister, Geraldine Martin; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services are planned 1 p.m. Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Ives Chapel Methodist Church, Baldwin City, Kan. With interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery, in Baldwin City.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to: Hospice House, care of the funeral home.
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