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Robert Hobkirk Obituary

NAPLES, FLORIDA - Robert Larry Hobkirk, 69, of Naples, FL passed away Sunday, January 28, 2007 surrounded by his loving family and friends after being hospitalized with severe pancreatitis. A 5th generation Floridian, he was born in Plant City, FL and raised in Lake Wales, FL. A veteran serving with the United States Air Force, he retired from the State of Florida Corrections Division and was an avid fisherman, who enjoyed fishing in the Ten Thousand Islands and also loved Florida wild life and native landscaping. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Benaka Hobkirk of Naples, FL; his mother, Frances Sharpton Hobkirk of Naples, FL; son, Matthew Allen Hobkirk (Gretchen) of Longwood, FL; daughter, Michelle Hobkirk Hershey (Lee) of Estero, FL; grandchildren, Jordan and Lindsey Hershey, Kyle and Connor Hobkirk; sisters, Louise Hobkirk Boorom of Naples, FL and Janyce Hobkirk Kikta (Kenneth) of Tarpon Springs, FL and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Allen Hobkirk. A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 1, 2007 at North Naples United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. with a reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, C/O Marie Ronnlof, 14502 87th Ave. N. Seminole, FL 33776 or to The Florida United Methodist Childrens Home, P.O. Box 6299, Deltona, FL 32728. Muller-Thompson Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements (239)597-8888.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Jan. 31, 2007.

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Bill Anderson

February 1, 2007

Larry was a special friend when we were kids living across the street from one another on Park Ave. We used to love to play touch football and some times tackle football in the sand lot down the street. I always envied Larry because he had such a great Mom and Dad. I lost track of the family in latter years but my memories will always be of our child hood games and troubles we used to get into which were usually my fault. One thing I never could figure out was how Larry had such beautiful sister and he was such an ugly boy like the rest of us.He was taught the habit of hard work by his Mom and Dad. He was taken to church every Sunday. He was just a product of a great home and I was blessed by the short time I knew him as a friend.

Bea Hernandez

January 31, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to you in your time of sorrow. May God grant you strength and peace.

Keith Henson

January 31, 2007

Our prayers are with the Hobkirk Family. He was a tremendous help for me, during my early career at Hendry CI.

Scott, Cheryl, & Thomas Henderson

January 31, 2007

Our deepest sympathies to the Hobkirk family. The world has lost a very special man that touched many lives.

Jim Howey

January 31, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Diane Higginbotham

January 31, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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