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Emory Hobbs Obituary
Emory E. Hobbs, 97, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at Wellbrook of Westfield.
Born March 31, 1928 in Shelbyville, he was the son of George Y. Hobbs and Pearl (Luse) Hobbs.
He married Margaret V. (Wilkins) in 1948 and she passed away in 1979. He also married Willia "Billie" (Beavers) on November 25, 1994, and she passed on August 19, 2011.
Survivors include a son Emory R. "Rick" Hobbs (Vicki) of Noblesville; 2 grandchildren- Aaron Hobbs (Michele) of Noblesville, Amber L. Walker (Danny) of Avon; and 3 great-grandchildren- Elijah Walker, Emma Hobbs, and Joshua Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 spouses, a son Randal E. Hobbs; brothers George W. Hobbs, Richard G. Hobbs; and half-brother Carl J. King.
Mr. Hobbs had lived in this area for 66 years, and graduated from Boggstown High School in 1946. He had been a barber for 25 years, and a custodian for Shelbyville Central Schools for 15 years,
retiring in 1995. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Shelbyville Masonic Lodge #28, Eastern Star- Naamah Chapter #23, Scottish Rite of Indianapolis, Murat Shrine Temple of Indianapolis, Shelby County Shrine Club, and Moose Lodge #17 of Indianapolis.
Emory enjoyed dancing and music, playing guitar, golfing, and karaoke, and was especially proud of his family and his great grandchildren.
Private funeral services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of choice in memory of Emory Hobbs.
Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorge andson.com.
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