~ IN MEMORY ~
WWII veteran, WAL Capt. James ‘Jim’ Hobson
January 12, 1925 ~ June 11, 2018
Notification with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member
retired Western pilot Captain James Luther Hobson, age 93. Captain Hobson
joined Western Airlines 08-20-1947 and retired with Western in 1985, based LAX.
He is survived by his wife Judy, their children plus grand- and great
grandchildren.
To view/sign the online guestbook and view photos, please
visit the funeral home website at
Services for Captain Hobson are planned for tomorrow June 16th
in Carthage, Missouri.
Should more information be received we will be sure to pass it
along.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary..................... James 'Jim' Luther
Hobson
James "Jim" Luther Hobson, age 93, Carthage, MO passed away
Monday, June 11, 2018 at Mercy Hospital Joplin, MO.
He was born on January 12, 1925 in Cardin, OK the son of
Luther and Hazel Hobson "Dunn." Jim was a 1943 graduate of Carthage High
School.
He was a veteran serving his country during WWII in the United
States Navy. He married Wanda Hensley on March 30, 1948 in Pampa, TX, she
preceded him in death on July 3, 2008.
He then married Judy Williams on October 10, 2009. Jim went to
work as a mechanic for Western Airlines in 1947 then as a pilot in 1951, he
became Captain in December of 1957 until his retirement in 1985.
He and Wanda returned to Carthage, MO in 1991. Jim truly loved
flying and golfing.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister.
Survivors include his wife Judy; a daughter Susan Olinger and husband Neil of
LaMesa, CA; a step daughter Tracy Garber, granddaughters, and great
grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 16,
2018 at the Knell Mortuary. Private graveside service will be held at Dudman
Cemetery.
The Family suggests contributions to a charity of one's choice
and may be left in care of the Knell Mortuary. Online condolences may be
expressed though www.knellmorutary.com
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