Obituary: Leroy Hobbs, 85, Bardstown
Leroy Hobbs, 85, of Bardstown, died Friday, May 10, 2019, at his residence. He was born Sept. 9, 1933, in Ekron. He retired from General Electric and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion and St. Thomas Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Meyering and Leona Hobbs; and four brothers, Donald Hobbs, Richard Hobbs, Martin Hobbs, and Robert Hobbs.
He is survived by two daughters, Julie (Phil) Carter and Jackie (Glenn) White, both of Bardstown; two sons, Mike (Cindy) Hobbs and Tim Hobbs, both of Bardstown; three sisters, Mary Rose (Tommy) Steinbock and Genevieve (Mike) Crutcher, both of Louisville, and Marcella (Joe) Barger of Ekron; two brothers, Joe (Yolanda) Hobbs of Flaherty, and David (Janet) Hobbs of Ekron; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at St. Thomas Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery with the Rev. Jason Harris officiating.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019, and 9-10:10 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Barlow Funeral Home with a 10:10 a.m. prayer service.
Memorial contributions may go to Hospice of Nelson County or Masses.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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