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1943 - 2020
 Harrison Woodrow “Harry” Hobbs, 77 of Ona, WV, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 29, 1943 in Charleston, WV, a son of the late Arthur Woodrow and Rosalee Workman Hobbs. Harry was a veteran of the US Navy, and served in the Vietnam War, a graduate of Marshall University, was owner of Barboursville Block Manufacturing and Barboursville Transfer. Harry had a genuine love of drag racing. He is survived by his loving wife, Paulette Taylor Hobbs; daughter, Angela Hobbs, of Lewis Center, OH; son, Jeffrey Arthur Hobbs (Magan), of Milton; sister, Barbara Sue VanMeter (Elmer) of Lesage, WV; grandchildren, Caleb Hobbs (Christa), Logan Hobbs and Dominick Crank; great-grandchildren, Kairi Hobbs, Kaiden Hobbs and Elijah Crank. Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. In lieu of flowers, family suggest memorial contributions be made to https://fundraise.als.net/harryhobbs.
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Betty Blankenship
bbpianomusic@yahoo.com
Sunday August 16, 2020 at
5:01 PM
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Paulette was sorry to hear about your husband. We met in hospital back 47years ago when your son Jeff and my daughter were born. Prayers for you and your family.
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danny clagg
Tuesday August 4, 2020 at
10:50 AM
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Prayers for the family. Jeff if you need anything just let me know Harry will be missed by alot of people .He was a great man.
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Rodney and Opal Sanders
Tuesday August 4, 2020 at
10:07 AM
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Jeff just heard about your dad, I am so deeply sorry for your great loss and your families loss. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. I sure thought the world of him. Harry will be greatly missed by many. Rodney and Opal Sanders
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Mikal Ely
Tuesday August 4, 2020 at
9:53 AM
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Jeff, so very sorry to hear the passing of your dad. Many memories of him and you at the drag strip back in our younger years! Prayers for you and your family.
Mikal Ely
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Norma Claggett
Tuesday August 4, 2020 at
4:39 AM
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Angie, my heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you and your family right now.
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Mike and Debbie Henson
Monday August 3, 2020 at
7:16 PM
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Angie - so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad - you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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VIRGINIA Halleck PORTER
Monday August 3, 2020 at
9:52 AM
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With deepest sympathies to you and your family. Hugs and prayers
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Pat Leahy
epleahy614@msn.com
Sunday August 2, 2020 at
8:53 PM
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Angie, I am so sorry for your loss of you dad.
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David Walden
Sunday August 2, 2020 at
4:04 PM
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Jeff, Paulette, Angie - Sorry for your loss of a great man. I learned a lot from Harry watching him work on his drag cars out in the garage with Jeff. A lot of fond memories of Saturday evenings at Fort Gay drag strip with Jeff and Harry during my teen years.
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Greg Bellomy
Sunday August 2, 2020 at
3:18 PM
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Harry was a good neighbor and friend. He was a good competitor at the track and always kept his cool. He will be missed by all. Greg Bellomy
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