Mr. William Densil Lobb, one of ten children of the late Elijah Thomas and Evie Thurman Milby Lobb, was born on Friday, March 28, 1924 in Green County and departed this life on Saturday, July 31, 2010 in Greensburg at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital. Mr. Lobb was a well known retired masonry contractor. After his retirement from this family business, Mr. Lobb enjoyed buying and selling automobiles, trucks, tractors and lawn mowers. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Greensburg Church of the Nazarene. He was 86 years, 4 months and 3 days of age. He united in marriage on July 30, 1950 to Barbara Joy Root, who preceded him in death on May 6, 2001.
Survivors include two brothers Woodrow Lobb and Charles Booker (Lillie Catherine) Lobb Summersville, KY and two sisters Frances Lobb Dobson of Greensburg, KY and Iola Lobb (Albert) Henderson of Summersville, KY. He had three daughters and sons-in-laws: Alison and Dale Emmons of Richmond, KY, Ruthie and Dr. Mike Shuffett of Greensburg, KY and Bonnie and Chris Connolly of Houston, Texas. Also a daughter-in-law: Pamela Lobb of Greensburg.
Mr. Lobb was affectionately referred to as "Papa Lobb" by his eight grandchildren who survive him. They are: Hilary A. Shuffett of Danville, KY, Jessica F. Shuffett of Lexington, KY, Brian M. Shuffett of Lexington, KY, John M. Shuffett of Lexington, KY, James (Jamie) H. Emmons and his wife Kari of Lexington, KY, William (Will) H. Emmons of Providence, Rhode Island, William Clell Lobb of Greensburg, KY and William C. Connolly of Huston, Texas. He was also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mr. Lobb was preceded in death by a son: W.D. Lobb on March 25, 2005; his sisters: Della Lobb, Maxine Milby and Lillie Lobb and his brothers: Harold and Cecil Lobb.
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Visitation Details
Friday, August 6th, 2010 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Service Details
Saturday, August 7th, 2010 11:00am, Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home