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Harold Hobbs Obituary

Hobbs, Harold Brooklyn, MI Age 78, passed away July 31, 2017. He was born in September of 1938, in Idlewild, Tennessee to Eulas Franklin and Maggie Leona (Reynolds) Hobbs. Harold married the love of his life, Mary Pauline (McCord) Hobbs, on January 19, 1957, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Harold enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and was a true outdoorsman. He worked at Ford Motor Company for 30 years, was a member of the UAW Local 898, Moose of Ypsilanti, and Brooklyn Eagles Club. His Family... Harold will be missed by his wife, Mary Hobbs; his children, Darla (Collin Cote) Gormley of Somerset, Damon (Christine) Hobbs of Napoleon; sister, Betty (Hobbs) James; grandchildren, Shannon (Bryan) Elias, Kristyna (Nathaniel) Eberly, Lindsey Hobbs; great grandchildren LouAndra Eberly, Xzayvier Eberly, Maveryck Eberly, and Declan Elias. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eulas and Maggie Hobbs. His Farewell... Harold's family and friends will gather 10:00am until time of service at 12:00pm, Friday August 4, 2017 at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel. Rev. Bob Harvey of the New Jerusalem Christian Church to officiate. Memorial contributions are suggested to Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home (2150 Kingsbrooke Dr, Jackson, MI 49202). Please leave a message of comfort for Harold's family at 1-877-231-7900, or sign his guestbook at www.borekjennings.com.

Published by Ann Arbor News from Aug. 1 to Aug. 3, 2017.
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Our prayers for comfort for Harold's family and peace for Harold. He was dearly loved and will be missed immensely. Mary has been such a loving and devoted wife to Harold.

Jerry & Mona Mitchell

August 2, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

August 2, 2017

Thoughts and prayers to all the family. We know he will be missed.
Keith and LuGene Broxholm

August 2, 2017

Praying for you!

Linda McCord

August 2, 2017

So sorry. He was a good man and will be missed! Thoughts and prayers are with the family!

Brenda Frazier

August 2, 2017

Thoughts and prayers to the family. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.

Larry n Leslie Conn

August 2, 2017

Harold you were a good man, Father & Husband
I and my family will miss you

Kenneth Holder

August 1, 2017

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