Hobart Lee Edwards

Hobart Lee Edwards, son of William E. and Bessie (Miller) Edwards, was born in Springfield, MO on October 28, 1930. He departed this life on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Colonial Springs Healthcare Center in Buffalo, MO. At the time of passing, he was 92 years, one month, and 14 days of age. The majority of Hobart’s early years were spent working alongside his parents, brothers, and sisters on their family farm near Elkland, MO. The enjoyment of farm life, despite the hard work and long hours, was in his blood. He also found that he enjoyed using his skills to build with, and at the age of 18, started to work for the Aubery Fibbs Construction company in Marshfield, MO as a Carpenter Apprentice. Hobart met and fell deeply in love with Wanda Lucille Cooksey from the Red Top community, and they were married on February 9, 1950. To this union, two children were born. In 1950, he was drafted into the Korean war, and faithfully served his country in the United States Army until the cease fire. He continued serving stateside in the Reserves until his tour of duty was completed with an Honorable Discharge in 1953. After the war, he returned to the construction field, employed by Doran Construction as a carpenter, building houses in Greene County. As his immediate family grew, he stepped out to become a self-employed builder, and partnered with Vernon Frantz. Their partnership led to building several houses in the Dallas County area. Hobart also purchased acreage, and continued farming and raising angus beef cattle. He was blessed with being able to enjoy farming until his late 80’s. At an early age, Hobart placed his faith in Jesus Christ, and was baptized in the Pomme De Terre River. He raised and led his family to faithfully love and serve God. In his adult years, he enjoyed attending three local Baptist Churches, the last of which was Cherry Grove Baptist Church. Once again, he was able to use his carpentry skills to help the Church build on an addition, and construct an activities building. Hobart was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille (Cooksey) Edwards; his parents; one sister, Marjorie Snodgrass; and two brothers, Billy Edwards and Safford Edwards. He is survived by his youngest sister, Carol Larimore; his children, daughter Anietra Holderby (and husband Ron) of Springfield, MO, and son Timothy Edwards (and wife Vickie) of Louisburg, MO; five grandchildren, Stephen Edwards, Rachel (Holderby) Audet, Christopher Edwards, Jonathan Holderby, and Jana (Edwards) Keen; and nine great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Hobart will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. at the Cantlon-Otterness & Viets Funeral Home in Buffalo, Missouri with Pastor John Stewart officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022, from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Elkland, Missouri. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to Cherry Grove Baptist Church or the Gideons.

Hobart Lee Edwards

October 28, 1930 - December 12, 2022