Donald "Don" Ray Hobbs, 90, of Strafford MO went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 4:20am, September 23, 2023.  Don passed peacefully in Cox Medical Center South following a short illness.

Don was born on February 15, 1933, in Raymondville, MO.  Don and his family lived in Stultz, MO, where he and his three brothers were raised on the family farm.  Don graduated from Cabool High School and later joined the military.  During his military career he served in Korea and received additional education in the dental field.   Don spent many years at Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), where he retired from and moved to Rockaway Beach, Mo with his wife Janis.  Don was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend.  Don never met a stranger and could always put a smile on the face of those who knew him.  Don enjoyed motorcycle rides, being on the lake fishing, competing in antique tractor pulls, and spending time with his family.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Lester and Beulah Edna Hobbs, his loving wife, Janis Hobbs, two brothers, Kenneth and Dwight Hobbs and his son, Terry Hobbs.

He is survived by his brother Larry and wife Carlene of New Mexico, three sisters in law, Roberta Mesenbrink, Nancy, and Connie Hobbs.  Daughter Jeri Welch of Springfield, MO, his Son Brian Hobbs and wife Marilyn of Strafford, MO. Extended family: sons, Michael Knapp and wife Renae of Cabool, MO, Roy Knapp and wife Christina of Columbia, MO, Andrew Knapp of Cabool, MO, Dennis Hambey and wife Sheri of Nixa MO, and daughter Sherri Hambey of Nixa. MO.  Fifteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren and many relatives and friends.