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Vernon F. Hobbs

Vernon F. Hobbs of Middle Point passed away at 1:27 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

Vernon F. Hobbs
Vernon F. Hobbs

He was born May 27, 1932, the son of Harrison and Mattie (Hibbard) Hobbs. He was raised by his mother, his stepfather, Everett Starrett, and his grandparents, John and Laura Hibbard, who all preceded him in death. He was united in marriage with Leota (Long) Hobbs on September 23, 1954, and she preceded him in death on June 28, 2007.

Survivors include three daughters, Deborah Fair of Venedocia and Gwenda (Jack) Blackmore and Cathy (Dan) Kline, both of Van Wert; a son, Vernon E. (Elizabeth) Hobbs of Spencerville; one brother, Virgil Emmett of Kentucky; 10 grandchildren, Ashley (Daniel) Brown, David, Corey and Audrey Hobbs, Ryan (Chelsea), Scott and Kevin Fair, Ashley (Daniel) Brown, Megan Smith and Emily Blackmore; and eight great-grandchildren.

A brother, Fred Starrett, also preceded him in death.

Vernon retired from the Lima Carpenters Hall after more than 25 years of service. He attended Salem Presbyterian Church in Venedocia. After his retirement, he enjoyed woodworking at home in his shop. He didn’t know a stranger and enjoyed visiting with, and making, new friends. He always had a smile and never lost his sense of humor.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, at Salem Presbyterian Church in Venedocia, with the Rev. Thomas Emery officiating. Burial will be in Venedocia Cemetery.

Calling hours are from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, at Harter and Schier Funeral Home in Delphos, and an hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.

Preferred memorials: Salem Presbyterian Church or the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

To view the funeral services online, visit www.harterandschier.com at the time of the service (password: webcast9).

Online condolences can also be left at the funeral home website.

POSTED: 01/24/15 at 7:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries