Vestal Lavern Hobbs, 82, of Columbia, KY (the Sparksville Community) and formerly of Howell County, Missouri, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow. He was born on June 25, 1938 in West Plains, Missouri to the late Theodore Roosevelt and Daisy Rebecca (Roupe) Hobbs.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a devoted employee of the Amyx Manufacturing Plant, retiring after 35 years of service.
Mr. Hobbs was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Melba Kay (Dodson) Hobbs; 1 son, Vestal Hobbs, Jr.; 2 brothers: Cleo Hobbs and Merle Hobbs; and a sister, Loretta Daniels.
SURVIVORS:
2 children: Daryl Hobbs of Missouri; Debra Adams & husband Michael of Columbia, KY
2 brothers: Merlin “T” Hobbs 7 wife Judy of Missouri; Kenneth Hobbs & wife Donna of Kansas
2 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren & another on the way
Special friend: Candy Hanson of Missouri
A host of other family members & friends
The family chose cremation. A graveside interment service will be held at the Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Howell County, Missouri at a later date.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
