Mr. Thurman "Sonny" A. Mobley, 69, of Niles, Ohio passed away at 12:49 PM on Thursday January 26, 2012 at his home with his family by his side following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Mr. Mobley was born on January 22, 1943 in Wheeling, West Virginia the son of the late Samuel Albert and Mary Elizabeth (Livingston) Mobley. Affectionately known as "Sonny" by his family and friends, he graduated from Wheeling High School and would go on to proudly serve our country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. Following his honorable discharge, Sonny would go on to work for General Electric Niles Glass on Federal Street for over thirty five years retiring as a group leader. He was a member of the Army and Navy Union Garrison #244 where he had served as Past Post Commander. During his free time he enjoyed golfing, shooting pool, building models, was a War history buff, and was an avid gardener. Most of all Sonny enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving is his wife of 46 years the former Joan Minkemeyer, whom he married on May 12, 1965 and together they shared the love of four children, Timothy "Tim" (Dolores) Mobley of Boardman, Todd (Patricia) Mobley of Niles, Catherine (Jon) Clutter of Tucson, AZ and Trevor (Tauna) Mobley of Niles; eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2012 from 2:00PM until 4:00PM at the Lane Family Funeral Homes Niles Chapel at 415 Robbins Avenue in Niles, Ohio 44446. Funeral services will begin at 1:00PM Monday, January 30, 2012 at the funeral home with Pastor Nick Furrie of Shiloh Full Gospel Church officiating. Burial will follow at Niles City Cemetery with full military honors provided by the great men of the Trumbull County Honor Guard. As a sign of condolence and expression of sympathy the family suggests that memorial contributions take the form of donations in Sonny's name to MVI Hospice, 4891 Belmont Ave, Youngstown, Ohio 44505.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Lane Family Funeral Homes Niles Chapel
Monday, January 30, 2012
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Lane Family Funeral Homes - Niles Chapel
Monday, January 30, 2012
2:00 - 2:25 pm (Eastern time)
Niles City Cemetery
Monday, January 30, 2012
3:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)
Shiloh Full Gospel Church
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