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Bobby Scobey Obituary

Dr. Bobby Johnson Scobey, 88, of Germantown, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025.Bobby was born on February 11, 1936 in Newbern, Tennessee son of the late Robert A. & Vada I. Scobey. He graduated from Newbern High School in 1953 and then went to Bethel University for undergraduate and seminary. He obtained his Master's of Divinity from the Memphis Theological Seminary in 1967 and finished with his Doctorate of Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary in Anaheim, California in 1984. His first fulltime ministry was at Yorkville Cumberland Presbyterian Church for 8 years. Then he came to Memphis as the pastor of Eastside Cumberland Presbyterian Church for 8 more years. He then founded St. Andrew's Community Church which later renamed to Cornerstone Church and was the senior pastor there for 49 years until he retired. He met his wife Barbara at summer church camp in 1958. After years of separation they reconnected and were married June 20, 1987. They shared 37 years of wonderful memories, stories, family and love. Dr. Scobey is survived by his wife Barbara, his children Jeff Gann and Carol Gann (Tim) Weakley; grandchildren Hunter (Lucy) Gann, Lauren Weakley (Joey) Daniels, Zach Weakley and Katherine Weakley (Tyler) Lee; and great-grandchildren Ivy Daniels, Maverick Lee and Greyson Gann. The family suggests any donations in Dr. Scobey's name be sent to a worthy cause of your choice. Online condolences and directions may be found through https://memphisfuneralgermantownparkway.com/

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Published by The Daily Memphian on Jan. 8, 2025.

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Trish McCoy

January 23, 2025

Hello, Mrs. Scobey,
I didn't realize your husband had passed away recently. I too am a pastor's wife. My husband passed away in 2021 during Covid, after being at the same church 40 years (Peoples Baptist in McDonough, GA). I'm so sorry for your loss. I understand it. We pastors' wives lose our husband and pastor (and so much more) all in the same day. I was actually looking for your husband's contact information to tell him how much I appreciated his contributions to Sermon Central when I came across his obituary. I've referenced things he has said, and I'm just grateful for the ministry he had. Please know you and your family will be in my prayers in the days ahead. God bless you always. If I can ever be a help, I would love to hear from you. My email is [email protected].

Stephen R. Quarles

January 12, 2025

So sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. Our prayers are with you at this time of grief. Dad and Mom really loved you and Bobby.

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