James Ora Hobbs

James Ora Hobbs, 79 of Paragould, died Friday at his residence. James was retired from Emerson Electric after 34 years. He also worked for Greene County Tech. He was a member of New Life Temple. He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Ethel Ivie Hobbs, brothers, Joseph, Henry, Robert, John, Leon and Leo; sister, Mary Edna Hobbs. Survivors include his wife, Linda Hobbs of the home; sons Raymond Eugene (Janet) Hobbs and Thomas Cooper both of Paragould; daughters, Melinda (Pete) Smith of Michigan, Phyllis (Keith) Stevens of Ward, AR, Becky (Charles) Brietz of Paragould, Kim (Keith) McDaniel of Jonesboro, Stephanie (Dennis) Traylor of Harrison, AR; sister, Frances Edwards of Paragould; 17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday from 6-8 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday at 10:00 A.M. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Jerry Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Bernard’s Hospice.