Mr. Donald Leroy Hobson, Age 79 of Newaygo, formerly of Northridgeville, Ohio, died Sunday, June 17, 2007 in Grand Rapids. He was born Donald Leroy Hobson in Flint, Michigan the son of Nora (Cochrane) and Percy Hobson on April 21, 1928. He married Marjorie Cox on April 9, 1949 in Flint, Michigan and she preceded him in death on September 11, 2002. He was a Millwright for Ford Motor Company until his retirement in 1982. He was a member of Sportsmans Club. He is survived by his children Pamela Pintar of Northridgeville, OH; David & Jenise Hobson of Iron Mountain, MI; Timothy Hobson of Denver, CO; Mary Diane Hobson-Freemont of Eugene, OR; Mark Hobson of Northridgeville, OH; John Hobson of Reno, NV; 6:grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie Hobson in 2002. Memorial services will be held at a later date. - McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo 231-652-5613. http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com
