James Hobbs
Phyllis Hobbs
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FISK, Mo. — James “Gene” Hobbs, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, was born Sept. 12, 1943 in Puxico, Missouri to the late William and Audra Hobbs. He died Monday, January 17, 2022 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital, in Newnan, Georgia. Phyllis “Marie” Hobbs, 72, of Poplar Bluff, was born Oct. 19, 1949 in Ash Hill, Missouri to the late Malcolm and Evelyn Jones. She died Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital, in Newnan.
On Dec. 24, 1968, Gene and Marie were united in marriage. Gene was proud to have served in the United States Air Force and retired from the VA Hospital in Poplar Bluff. He loved RC helicopters, walking, cookies, and Corvettes. He also enjoyed playing basketball with his two grandsons. Marie enjoyed cross stitching and shopping. She loved people and was a dedicated caregiver. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
They are survived by one daughter: Gina (Troy) Hobbs-Wood of Newnan; two grandchildren: Creighton and Chalen Wood of Newnan; two step-grandchildren: Jacob and Avare Wood of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Gene is also survived by one brother: Gary (Charlotte) Hobbs of Dudley, Missouri.
Marie is also survived by four siblings: Marion (Jill) Jones, Ferguson, Missouri, James (Diane) Jones, of Jamestown, Missouri, and Mike “Hoot” (Kay) Jones, of Old Monroe, Missouri, and Patricia Reed of Dudley.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2022 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk with Rev. Brian Sharp officiating. Burial will follow at Missouri State Veteran’s Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri. Condolences: www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com.