Obituary of Melvin Douglas Hobbs

Melvin “Doug” Hobbs, 70, of Lawrenceburg, Ky passed away Monday June 20th, 2016 at St. Joe Hospice Care Center in Lexington, Ky. He was the husband of Deborah Hobbs. Born in Lexington, Ky on June 7, 1946. He was the son of the late Leonard and Marry Lee Hobbs. Melvin “Doug” worked many years for BFI but was currently retired. He loved to fish and enjoy the outdoors. Melvin “Doug” was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Hobbs; his mother, Mary Lee Hensley Hobbs; a sister, Bonnie Hobbs; a brother, Clayton Hobbs. Along with his wife, Deborah, Melvin “Doug” is survived by two sons, Jason Douglas Evans and Joey Lewis Evans; a brother, Jimmy Hobbs; and a sister, Linda Baker. Cremation was chosen for the method of disposition by choice, and the family will hold a private memorial service at a later date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Saffell House Funeral Home to assist with expenses. https://www.gofundme.com/2ajs7bwc Arrangements have been entrusted to the Saffell House Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.saffellhousefuneralhome.com