Funeral services for William Fred Jobe, age 86 of Petersburg, will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the Fayetteville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church with Dr.Calvin Todd officiating. Burial will follow in Prosperity Cemetery beside his wife Sara Williams Jobe. Mr. Jobe passed away Monday night at his residence.
A native of New Market, AL, he was the son of the late James Buford and Vera McFerrin Jobe. Mr. Jobe was retired from the Alabama Farm Bureau, was a lifetime farmer, a member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and a longtime member of the Fayetteville Rotary Club.
Survivors include his children Charles (Lorie) Jobe of Petersburg, Leif (Barbara) Jobe of Muscle Shoals, AL, Elizabeth (Ken) Ware of McCalla, AL and David (Rita) Jobe of Petersburg, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister Dorris Stevens.
Visitation with the family will be Friday from 12 p.m-2 p.m. at the Fayetteville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Lincoln Medical Center Endowment Fund, 106 Medical Center Blvd, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Higgins Funeral Home is assisting the family of William Fred Jobe.
6 Comments To "William Fred Jobe"
#1 Comment By Floyd and Imogene Cartwright On November 21, 2012 @ 12:27 am
Our deepest and sincere sympathy to the Jobe family over the loss of your dear dad, grandfather and great-grandfather. . Mr. Jobe was a fighter, he loved life so much. May your precious memories help you get through this difficult time. He will be missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God Bless!!
Floyd and Imogene
#2 Comment By Peggy G. Bevels On November 21, 2012 @ 4:44 pm
My deepest sympathy to all the family on the loss of a wonderful man whom I was honored to call my friend. Mr. Fred was so dedicated to the betterment of our community. His presence will surely be missed at the Rotary functions. I feel so blessed to have known Fred Jobe, such a terrific man.
God Bless,
Peggy Bevels
#3 Comment By Jim & Peggy Coleman On November 21, 2012 @ 8:01 pm
Charlie & Lori,
We are so sorry about your loss. We were not fortunate to know your Dad but if Charlie is any indication of his character he was a great man. Our sympathy goes out to you both and to the rest of your family. May your memories help you through your loss.
#4 Comment By James Bonner On November 23, 2012 @ 1:13 pm
To All the Jobe family;
I was priviledged to know Fred for many years and he was always concerned for the betterment of our community. He was always pleasant and a good thinker. He will surely be missed by many.
Jim
#5 Comment By Joe & Louise Craft On November 24, 2012 @ 7:43 pm
We are with you in this time of sorrow. Fred and I go back to 1943. Played baseball and basketball together. have kept in touch off and on all these years. Our sincere condolence. Joe & Louise Craft
#6 Comment By Amy Osteen On November 27, 2012 @ 8:40 pm
So sorry to hear of Mr. Fred’s passing. Ronnie and I thought so much of him. May God be especially close to you at this difficult time. Because He Lives, Amy S. Osteen