Leonard Paul HOBBS

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Leonard Paul Hobbs, age 76, was born June 1, 1932 and died June 21, 2008 at his residence following a sudden illness. A self-employed construction worker and a United States Army veteran of Korea, he was the son of the late Paul and Bessie Graham Hobbs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Frances Crim, Emma Barks and Becky Meadows and brother, Jimmy Hobbs. He was married December 8, 1952 to Frankie Pistole Hobbs of McMinnville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Carlton Hobbs of Morrison, TN; three grandchildren, Jennifer Phipps and husband Jason of Spring Hill, TN and Rachel Hobbs and Ashley Hobbs both of Morrison, TN; two great-grandchildren, Lane and Alexis Phipps; six sisters, Josie Herrin, Pearl Herrin and Charlotte Bell all of Morrison, TN; Barbara Ann Wilson of Sherwood, TN and Shirley Jean Boles and Judy Turner both of McMinnville; brother, William "Bud" Hobbs of McMinnville; brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, Georgia and Marlin Tubb and Jimmy and Melba Pistole both of all of McMinnville and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2008 in High's Chapel with Chris Sparkman officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. View Cemetery with full military honors administered by the VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173.