Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Hobbs Obituary (1955 - 2017)

Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Hobbs, age 61, of Frankton passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on September 30, 1955 in Elwood to Charles W. Hobbs and Wanda (Friend) Higginbotham. Ronnie was a 1973 graduate of Frankton High School and retired from the Owens-Brockway Glass Plant in Lapel, where he had worked for more than 38 years. He was a member of the Glass Molders Plastics Union Local #207. He enjoyed music and going to rummage sales, and was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan. More than anything Ronnie will be remembered as being a devoted grandfather. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, who had been his whole world for the past several years. Ronnie is survived by daughters Katie (Jesse) Johnson of Anderson and Molly Hobbs of Frankton and step-daughter Sarah Adams of Anderson; grandchildren Avalyn, Atticus, Alistair, Atreyu, and Althea Johnson, Nora Hurd, and Kylan Adams; mother Wanda Higginbotham of Frankton, sisters Cindy Dwiggens of Cicero and Jane (Joe) Kubel of Noblesville; brother John Higginbotham; and several nieces and nephews. Ronnie was preceded in death by his father. Private family services were held at Harper & Dunnichay Funeral Home in Frankton. A celebration of Ronnie's life will be held at 2PM on September 30, 2017 at his residence, 308 Clyde Street, Frankton, IN 46044. Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association at www.alsa.com . Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com .