08/26/2023
Franklin Delano Mobley, 76, of Hamilton, passed away on August 25, 2023, at the ECU Health Medical Center of Greenville, North Carolina.
Frank was born on September 4, 1946, to Jessie and Etha Scott Mobley in Pitt County. He was the youngest son of this big loving family. Frank graduated from East Carolina University with BS in Education. He married the love of his life Judy Clark on January 27, 1968, and to this marriage they had three children. Frank taught and coached at multiple schools in Martin County. He furthered his education with a master’s degree in physical education, principalship, math and science. Frank was a member of the Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department and EMT with Hamilton Rescue. He was very active in the American Legion Post 131 in Hamilton where he served as a Commander. He was well-known for carrying the American Flag in the annual parade and Memorial Day events. One of Frank’s greatest honors was to present the flag to the next of kin at funerals of those that served in the military. He was a lifelong member of Hamilton Church of Christ serving as an Elder and Deacon. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, reading, playing softball, and umpiring rec ball. Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He lived the definition of an honorable man. Frank will be greatly missed by those that had the honor of meeting him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Etha Mobley and multiple siblings.
Franklin is survived by his wife Judy, two daughters, Lindy Mobley (Bedford) Mundell of Bethel and Jessica Mobley (Croce) Amato of Enfield; a son, Franklin Brandon (Holly Pieper) Mobley of Hamilton; three grandsons, Michael, Tyler, and Cameron; five granddaughters, Christina, Katilynn, Lauryn, Cadence, and Alessia; one great-granddaughter, Gabriella; a sister, Beulah Stalls; and a brother, Bud Mobley.
The family will receive friends, Monday, August 28, 2023, from 6:00-8:00PM at Hamilton Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 204 Front Street, Hamilton, NC 27840.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 11:00AM at the Hamilton Church of Christ. Rev. Warren Grubbs will be officiating the service.
Memorial contributions may be made directly to the American Legion Post 131, 101 North Front Street, Hamilton, NC 27840 or online at https://www.tmcfunding.com/funds/in-loving-memory-of-frank-mobley/8343/.
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service – Letchworth Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Mobley family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting letchworthsykesfs.com.
