Johnny F. Mobley, a lifelong resident of Ruidoso, died in his home on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007.
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Johnny was born on Nov. 5, 1933 in Paducah, Texas to Willie and Dovie Mobley. He was a realtor for over 47 years. Mr. Mobley loved showing ranches and was a top producer in real estate in the Ruidoso area. He was also a land developer and was known for developing Timberon, Alto North, Sun Valley, Alpine Village and Tall Pines Subdivisions in Ruidoso.
In his younger years, Mr. Mobley was recognized as a football star and a Golden Glove champ in boxing while attending NMMI. He was a supporter of the Ruidoso Ski Team in addition to serving as a little league football coach. Mr. Mobley loved to hunt, fish, golf, ski and could dance a jitterbug that would make your head spin. He was an incredible father figure, not only to his own children, but to their friends as well. Johnny Mobley made a lasting impression on everyone he encountered and he never met a stranger.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 26 years, Shay Mobley; six siblings, Jay Mobley and his wife Edith of New Mexico; Doyle Mobley and his wife Jean of Texas; Glen Mobley of Florida; Billie Clark of Texas; and Charles Mobley of Texas; seven children, Linda John-dreau of Rapid City, S.D., Greg Mobley and his wife Robin of Johnson City, Texas, Mark Mobley and his wife Tracy of Ruidoso, Donna Mobley of Ruidoso, JoAnn Taylor and husband Kirk of Ruidoso, Stacy Byington and Steve Shaffer of Ruidoso, and Mackenzie Mobley of Ruidoso and Albuquerque; 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Gladys Cobb.
Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 16, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel 2-4 p.m. with funeral services at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17 at the First Christian Church. Graveside for family and close friends will follow at Ruidoso-Hondo Valley Ceme-tery.
Pallbearers will be Kirk Taylor, Steve Shaffer, Dillon Mobley, Greg Crow, Brian Crow and Logan Mobley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Pippin, L. Ray Nunley, Dick Forrest, Bob Forrest, Larry Davis and Ed Byington.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes consideration be made to the Johnny Mobley Scholarship Fund at City Bank NM or the NM Alzheimer's Association.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lagroneruidoso.com.
Article Launched: 09/13/2007 08:10:56 PM MDT
Johnny was born on Nov. 5, 1933 in Paducah, Texas to Willie and Dovie Mobley. He was a realtor for over 47 years. Mr. Mobley loved showing ranches and was a top producer in real estate in the Ruidoso area. He was also a land developer and was known for developing Timberon, Alto North, Sun Valley, Alpine Village and Tall Pines Subdivisions in Ruidoso.
In his younger years, Mr. Mobley was recognized as a football star and a Golden Glove champ in boxing while attending NMMI. He was a supporter of the Ruidoso Ski Team in addition to serving as a little league football coach. Mr. Mobley loved to hunt, fish, golf, ski and could dance a jitterbug that would make your head spin. He was an incredible father figure, not only to his own children, but to their friends as well. Johnny Mobley made a lasting impression on everyone he encountered and he never met a stranger.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 26 years, Shay Mobley; six siblings, Jay Mobley and his wife Edith of New Mexico; Doyle Mobley and his wife Jean of Texas; Glen Mobley of Florida; Billie Clark of Texas; and Charles Mobley of Texas; seven children, Linda John-dreau of Rapid City, S.D., Greg Mobley and his wife Robin of Johnson City, Texas, Mark Mobley and his wife Tracy of Ruidoso, Donna Mobley of Ruidoso, JoAnn Taylor and husband Kirk of Ruidoso, Stacy Byington and Steve Shaffer of Ruidoso, and Mackenzie Mobley of Ruidoso and Albuquerque; 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Gladys Cobb.
Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 16, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel 2-4 p.m. with funeral services at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17 at the First Christian Church. Graveside for family and close friends will follow at Ruidoso-Hondo Valley Ceme-tery.
Pallbearers will be Kirk Taylor, Steve Shaffer, Dillon Mobley, Greg Crow, Brian Crow and Logan Mobley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Pippin, L. Ray Nunley, Dick Forrest, Bob Forrest, Larry Davis and Ed Byington.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes consideration be made to the Johnny Mobley Scholarship Fund at City Bank NM or the NM Alzheimer's Association.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lagroneruidoso.com.
Johnny F. Mobley, a lifelong resident of Ruidoso, died in his home on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007.
Article Launched: 09/13/2007 08:10:56 PM MDT
Johnny was born on Nov. 5, 1933 in Paducah, Texas to Willie and Dovie Mobley. He was a realtor for over 47 years. Mr. Mobley loved showing ranches and was a top producer in real estate in the Ruidoso area. He was also a land developer and was known for developing Timberon, Alto North, Sun Valley, Alpine Village and Tall Pines Subdivisions in Ruidoso.
In his younger years, Mr. Mobley was recognized as a football star and a Golden Glove champ in boxing while attending NMMI. He was a supporter of the Ruidoso Ski Team in addition to serving as a little league football coach. Mr. Mobley loved to hunt, fish, golf, ski and could dance a jitterbug that would make your head spin. He was an incredible father figure, not only to his own children, but to their friends as well. Johnny Mobley made a lasting impression on everyone he encountered and he never met a stranger.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 26 years, Shay Mobley; six siblings, Jay Mobley and his wife Edith of New Mexico; Doyle Mobley and his wife Jean of Texas; Glen Mobley of Florida; Billie Clark of Texas; and Charles Mobley of Texas; seven children, Linda John-dreau of Rapid City, S.D., Greg Mobley and his wife Robin of Johnson City, Texas, Mark Mobley and his wife Tracy of Ruidoso, Donna Mobley of Ruidoso, JoAnn Taylor and husband Kirk of Ruidoso, Stacy Byington and Steve Shaffer of Ruidoso, and Mackenzie Mobley of Ruidoso and Albuquerque; 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Gladys Cobb.
Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 16, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel 2-4 p.m. with funeral services at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17 at the First Christian Church. Graveside for family and close friends will follow at Ruidoso-Hondo Valley Ceme-tery.
Pallbearers will be Kirk Taylor, Steve Shaffer, Dillon Mobley, Greg Crow, Brian Crow and Logan Mobley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Pippin, L. Ray Nunley, Dick Forrest, Bob Forrest, Larry Davis and Ed Byington.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes consideration be made to the Johnny Mobley Scholarship Fund at City Bank NM or the NM Alzheimer's Association.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lagroneruidoso.com.
Article Launched: 09/13/2007 08:10:56 PM MDT
Johnny was born on Nov. 5, 1933 in Paducah, Texas to Willie and Dovie Mobley. He was a realtor for over 47 years. Mr. Mobley loved showing ranches and was a top producer in real estate in the Ruidoso area. He was also a land developer and was known for developing Timberon, Alto North, Sun Valley, Alpine Village and Tall Pines Subdivisions in Ruidoso.
In his younger years, Mr. Mobley was recognized as a football star and a Golden Glove champ in boxing while attending NMMI. He was a supporter of the Ruidoso Ski Team in addition to serving as a little league football coach. Mr. Mobley loved to hunt, fish, golf, ski and could dance a jitterbug that would make your head spin. He was an incredible father figure, not only to his own children, but to their friends as well. Johnny Mobley made a lasting impression on everyone he encountered and he never met a stranger.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 26 years, Shay Mobley; six siblings, Jay Mobley and his wife Edith of New Mexico; Doyle Mobley and his wife Jean of Texas; Glen Mobley of Florida; Billie Clark of Texas; and Charles Mobley of Texas; seven children, Linda John-dreau of Rapid City, S.D., Greg Mobley and his wife Robin of Johnson City, Texas, Mark Mobley and his wife Tracy of Ruidoso, Donna Mobley of Ruidoso, JoAnn Taylor and husband Kirk of Ruidoso, Stacy Byington and Steve Shaffer of Ruidoso, and Mackenzie Mobley of Ruidoso and Albuquerque; 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Gladys Cobb.
Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 16, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel 2-4 p.m. with funeral services at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17 at the First Christian Church. Graveside for family and close friends will follow at Ruidoso-Hondo Valley Ceme-tery.
Pallbearers will be Kirk Taylor, Steve Shaffer, Dillon Mobley, Greg Crow, Brian Crow and Logan Mobley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Pippin, L. Ray Nunley, Dick Forrest, Bob Forrest, Larry Davis and Ed Byington.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes consideration be made to the Johnny Mobley Scholarship Fund at City Bank NM or the NM Alzheimer's Association.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lagroneruidoso.com.
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