Bo Gobble Obituary
Bo Gobble, age 72, of Bristol VA, passed away Saturday evening January 24, 2026 at his home in Bristol. Bo was born May 15, 1953 in Abingdon, VA to the late Leroy Gobble and Betty Little Gobble. In addition to his parents, Bo was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Gobble and sisters, Dinah and Lisa.
Those left to cherish his memories include his daughters, Glenda Arnold and Crystal Potter; sons, Daniel Gobble and Samuel Gobble; sisters, Dorothy, Shirley and Mary; brothers, Don Gobble, Emmitt (Joe) Gobble and Wyndan Dunn; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
***DUE TO THE WEATHER THE FUNERAL SERVICE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3***
The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Joseph Williamson officiating. The burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on February 4, 2026 at Potter Cemetery (Denton Valley Rd.) Pallbearers will be Justin Williamson, Joseph Williamson, William Arnold, and Daniel Gobble.
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