William T. "Bill" Hobdy, Jr., age 80, formerly of Water Valley, MS died Friday, August 31, 2012 at his home in Ridgeland, MS. He was born August 22, 1932 in Scottsville, KY to the late William Thompson and Martha Hudson Hobdy. Bill was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and sports. He was a huge fan of University of Kentucky where he played on the UK basketball scout team and graduated. Bill served in the United States Air Force and while enlisted he played basketball at Chicksands Air Force Base in England. He was employed for many years at Holley Carburetor in Water Valley, MS and retired as materials and production manager at Chromcraft Industries in Senatobia, MS.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Water Valley, MS with Rev. David Carroll and Dr. Joe Walker officiating.
Bill is survived by two daughters, Marty Bell (Tim) of Madison, MS and Susan Jenkins of Southaven, MS; one son, Will Hobdy (Theresa) of Madison, MS; one sister, Mary Joy Arterburn of Scottsville, KY; one brother, Ransom Hobdy (Judy) of Anniston, AL; and seven grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:
American Cancer Society
PO Box 22718
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73123-1718
or
Water Valley Youth Baseball League
Attn: Jeff Bynum
220 Frostland Drive
Water Valley, MS 38965