Lee D. Hobbs

Lee D. Hobbs, 64, of Midland, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, December 8, 2011, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 9, 2011, at Crestview Baptist Church in Midland. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland. Lee graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1966 and received his Bachelor's of Science from Texas Tech University in 1971. He worked for Mobil Oil Corporation and Superior Oil Company in Midland, TX, Morgan City, LA and Conroe, TX. He returned to Midland in 1982, and subsequently became a Certified Financial Planner. In the late 1990's, Lee served as a part-time administrator for Crestview Baptist Church. Lee began working in the environmental industry during 2001, but felt led to return to administrative work with churches. He served as part-time business administrator for First United Methodist Church during 2003-2004, and in a similar position with Crestview Baptist Church, beginning in 2004. He served as Manager of Church Operations for Crestview, until the time of his death. Lee loved his Lord and served in each of the churches in which he attended, including First Baptist Church and Crestview Baptist Church. Over the years he served as a teacher, deacon, and administrator. He participated in foreign mission trips to Uganda, Mexico, and the Philippines, as well as many domestic mission destinations. Lee was an Eagle Scout and served as a scout leader. Prior to the onset of ALS, Lee enjoyed an active lifestyle, which included backpacking, hiking, running, playing tennis, and golf. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Hobbs of Midland, TX; mother, Patty Hobbs of Midland, TX; daughter, Leslie Nelson of Pearland, TX; son, Jeff and Pam Hobbs of Giddings, TX; daughter, Wendy Ghiasinejad of Portland, OR; stepson, Derek and Chelsie Daugherty of Midland, TX; sister, Julie and Jerry Lawrence of Midland, TX; and seven grandchildren. The family would like to thank all of the Hobbs Heroes that have shown their love and support in so many ways during Lee's journey with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Memorials may be made to: Crestview Baptist Church Building Fund, 301 N. Loop 250 W, Midland, TX 79703; the Southwest Chapter of the ALS Association, 8600 Wurzbach Road #700, San Antonio, TX 78240; or Hospice of Midland, 911 W Texas Ave, Midland, TX 79701. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com.