Jack Kenneth Hobbs

Jack Hobbs went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 22, 2009.  Brother Jack surrendered to the ministry at the age of 16.  He served as an associate pastor at Bethel Baptist for 2 yrs.  At age 20 he became a full time pastor at Mt. Grove for 3 yrs. In 1969 brother Jack was called to Ash Street Baptist where he served for 32 yrs. Where he implemented a program, "EE" (evangelism explosion) that taught how to share Christ with others and the steps of leading a person to Christ.  Jack's major goal in life was to be a soul winner for Jesus.  He was preceded in death by parents Marshall and Alma Hobbs of Muskogee, OK.  Birth parents Ray and Ruth Hobbs of California, also deceased brothers Charles Ray and Calvin Hobbs, Sisters Marrianna and husband Jack Taylor, Jeanie Wilcox, and brother-in-law Ray Frazier.  Survived by Sisters Virginia Frazier and Husband Glen, Shirley and husband Ben Anderson, Glenda and husband Fred Harms, Sue Brown, Ruth Ann and Husband Gill ReVoir.  Jack was a life-long resident of Muskogee, Ok graduating from Central High School in 1954.  Jack served in the National Guard, company k 279th. Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, as a 60mm mortar section leader, obtaining rank of Sergeant 1st class. After his military service Jack was employed for Sun-Ray Oil Company in Tulsa, OK, and at Griffin Grocery in Muskogee, OK as an IBM machine operator.  Jack then became a self-employed truck driver and owner/operator of OTASCO in Warner, Ok.  He is survived by his loving wife Dessie of the home, children Teresa Scott and husband Russ of Muskogee, OK  Darla Milligan and husband Nick of Muskogee, OK grandchildren Wes Scott and fiancée' Kelsey Carpenter, Wade Scott and Mandy, Stephanie Spangler and Rob, and Chase Milligan.  Great grandchildren are Alexis Isabella Scott, Maci Rain Scott, Evie Shae Spangler, and awaiting the birth of Eli Jackson Scott.The Pall Bearers are grandsons Wes Scott, Wade Scott, Chase Milligan, and Rob Spangler,  Larry Frazier (nephew) and John M. Kirk (cousin); Honorary Pall Bearers are Ken Parker, Ronnie Eller, Jimmy Eller, Wayne Mullen, Leonard Howdeshell, and Ralph Eller, Charlie Watkins, Tommy Frazier, Ronnie Frazier, Ronnie Dunegan, Steve Sweet, Carl Taylor, Terry Miller, Paul Black, Ronnie Pugh, Merritt Youngdeer, Kelly Payne, Monty Baggett, Gerald Smith, Steve Medlin, Jess Ryburn, Bill Farmer, Charlie Holmes, Raymond Brady, Clinton Fowler, David Pickard, Glen Highfill, David Hearon, Leon Milligan, Ron Huffman, Bob Scott, Mike Buckskin, Larry Isom, Gary Alexander, Shannon Bell, Bill Kaiser, David Madewell, and Ben Anderson. Jack was a devoted Christian, husband, dad and papa he especially loved being "Papa Jack."  During his illness at home Jack's fondest moments were seeing his grandchildren and watching his great grandchildren at play.  In his last days he was surrounded by family and close friends whom he cherished.  Jack especially enjoyed his evangelistic work as he joyfully taught his seniors Sunday school class "A Servant's Heart." Jack was so very fortunate to have so many great Christian brethren from Timothy and Ash Street Baptist Church and the Baptist Missionary Association with whom he shared the love of our Lord. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to Jacksonville Seminary College or Timothy Baptist Church building fund.  For Information contact Timothy Baptist Church at 918-682-6130. The family has entrusted Bradley Family Funeral Service of Muskogee with the arrangements. Friends may send condolences to the family on the web page www.bradleyfuneralservice.com.