Johnny Mobley

BR Johnny F. Mobley, a lifelong resident of Ruidoso, died in his home on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007. Johnny was born on November 5, 1933 in Paducah, TX to Willie and Dovie Mobley. He was a realtor for over 47 years. Mr. Mobley loved showing ranches and was a top producer in real estate in the Ruidoso area. He was also a land developer and was known for developing Timberon, NM; Alto North, Sun Valley, Alpine Village and Tall Pines Sub
isions in Ruidoso. In his younger years Mr. Mobley was recognized as a football star and a Golden Glove champ in boxing while attending NMMI. He was a supporter of the Ruidoso Ski Team in addition to serving as a little league football coach. Mr. Mobley loved to hunt, fish, golf, ski and could dance a jitterbug that would make your head spin. He was an incredible father figure, not only to his own children, but to their friends as well. Johnny Mobley made a lasting impression on everyone he encountered and he never met a stranger. Johnny is survived by his wife of 26 years, Shay Mobley; 6 siblings, Jay Mobley and his wife Edith of New Mexico, Doyle Mobley and his wife Jean of Texas, Glen Mobley of Florida, Billie Clark of Texas, and Charles Mobley of Texas; seven children, Linda Johndreau of Rapid City, SD, Greg Mobley and his wife Robin of Johnson City, TX, Mark Mobley and his wife Tracy of Ruidoso, Donna Mobley of Ruidoso, JoAnn Taylor and husband Kirk of Ruidoso, Stacy Byington and Steve Shaffer of Ruidoso, and Mackenzie Mobley of RuidosoAlbuquerque; 19 grandchilden and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Gladys Cobb. Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 16, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM with funeral services on Monday, Sept. 17, at 3:00 PM in the First Christian Church. Graveside for family and close friends will follow at Ruidoso-Hondo Valley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kirk Taylor, Steve Shaffer, Dillon Mobley, Greg Crow, Brian Crow and Logan Mobley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Pippin, L. Ray Nunley, Dick Forrest, Bob Forrest, Larry Davis and Ed Byington. In lieu of lowers the family wishes consideration be made to the Johnny Mobley Scholarship Fund at City Bank NM or the NM Alzheimer's Association.

Visitation

LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso
341 Sudderth Dr.
Ruidoso, NM  88345
Sunday, September 16, 2007
2:00 PM until 4:00 PM

Service

Memorial Service

First Christian Church
1211 Hull Road
Ruidoso, NM  88346
Monday, September 17, 2007
3:00 PM

Cemetery

Ruidoso Hondo Valley Cemetery
MM 267.5 on U.S. Highway 70
Ruidoso Downs, NM  88346