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James E. Hobart

Jim Hobart

October 4, 1938     ~     December 3, 2009

James Edward Hobart, 71, Glasgow, died Thursday, December 03, 2009, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. A native of Coldwater, MI, he was a son of the late Rex Allen Hobart and Crescent Bell Glant Hobart. He was a United States Navy veteran and a retired engineer at GTE. He was a member of the Glasgow Baptist Church, where he also served as Deacon, was a member of the Sanctuary Choir and a worker with the Awana program that endeavors to teach scriptures to young people. He loved to sing and discuss and share his faith.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Isenberg Hobart; one daughter, Julie Hobart Seagroves of Durham, NC; one son, Jerrold “Jerry” Edward Hobart and his wife, Becky, of Glasgow; one grandson, Blake Edward Hobart of Glasgow; one brother, Fred Hobart and his wife, Deanna, of Coldwater, MI; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Glasgow Baptist Church. Burial with military honors provided by Glasgow Chapter 20 DAV will be in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be after 12 noon Saturday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home.


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Guest Register

8 Entries for James E. Hobart

  1. Walter and Jane Baker says:
    December 4, 2009 at 2:43 pm

    A wonderful loving caring fellow, may peace come to you all.

  2. Zona Matthews Brown says:
    December 4, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    Betty,
    You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  3. Becky & Danny Woods says:
    December 4, 2009 at 4:09 pm

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  4. Carol Nell Eaton-Mmahat says:
    December 4, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    Betty, I am so sorry to hear about Jim. I remember the fun times we all had in choir. He sure loved to sing. Now he is singing in God’s choir!! I’m praying for you and your family during this difficult time. God bless!!

  5. David and Donna Pickett says:
    December 4, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    Our lives have been blessed by knowing Jim and you. I always love to hear Jim sing and to talk with him. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you and your family.

  6. Barbara Taylor says:
    December 6, 2009 at 6:58 pm

    I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Hobart. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    I know he will be missed very much.

  7. Betty Smith Gunnels says:
    December 7, 2009 at 10:40 am

    Betty, Sorry to hear about your husband. My prayers will be with you during this sad time.

  8. Fred Howlett says:
    December 8, 2009 at 3:50 pm

    Jimmy was a high school friend of mine. He was one of the friendliest and funniest fellows around. The world is a better place because of his presence in it. May you rest in peace, Jimmy…