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Hobart Simons - RIP

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hi everyone,

i think everyone here would like to know my dad Hobe passed away on 8/14/2017. it was not unexpected but all the arrangements were/are overwhelming. we plan to hold a burial in Jan 2018 in his home town in Florida.

he and my mom Barbara bought my 1964 D100 HPP new. here is an obit my siblings and i wrote about him:

Hobart Hanahan Simons was born in Williamstown, WV on 2/19/1927 and passed away peacefully in St. Petersburg on 8/14/2017 at 90 years of age. Hobe is survived by his wife of 66 years Barbara Ellen Anderson Simons, his six children Ellen J Osten, Mary F Erickson (Allen), Hobart H Simons II (Laura), K Benjamin SImons (Kelleen), Elizabeth H Quinn (Greg), Baynard George Simons (Leigh), grand children Troy Osten (Ann), Marc Osten, Jamie Hoke (Ted), Pauline Pettay (Scott), Al Erickson, Blair Osten, Katie Simons, Tara Flanagan, Liam Quinn, Hobart S Simons, Erin Quinn, numerous great grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren.

Hobe, as he was known by anyone he ever met, lived a full life devoted to photography, anything automotive, and sharing a cup of coffee. Hobe is a naval veteran of WWII and the school of hard knocks. After attending Corcoran School of Art he started work for the Naval Ordinance lab as a photographer capturing documentary photos of classified munitions, PR photos, and portraits by day and freelance wedding and portraiture at night. After leaving the Naval Lab he worked in a multi-level Esso service station in Washington D.C. also while doing photography work in his parents subbasement.  He met and married Barbara in 1951 who worked in his father's office at the time. In the mid 50s they had two girls. The late 50s saw them moved to Florida to open a 66 station. In the 60s and 70s they opened a Gulf station while adding to his family with four more kids. His last job was working for Florida Brake & Clutch where he expanded his network of friends by marketing and selling brake products in many central Florida counties.

Hobe took great pleasure in doing things for his children and traveling the US - always in his black Dodge pickup.  The trips gave his children so many good and amazing memories. He treasured in his many lifelong friendships and would drop whatever he was doing to help a friend in need - even if that meant driving to another state. He never knew a stranger and always took great pride in finding common ground with anyone he met.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Hobe's name to the Lion's Eye Institute - http://www.lionseyeinstitute.org/ways-to-get-involved/
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Thank you for sharing. What a cool guy and a great dad he was. All the best to you and your family.

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Sorry to hear that day has now come to you and your family Ben. It has been an honor to share your yrs long tribute to your parents as u restored the truck, shared details of the long and arduous effort and eventually the moment when you all again rode together in the truck. :clap
Rest in Peace Hobe :salut

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Sorry to hear about your fathers passing. I am no stranger to close friends or family being taken , Some way before their time. You will have your memories and he will be with you in spirit. :pale
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It's good that he got to see his 64 HPP truck restored.

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So sorry to hear Ben. :pale

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Sorry to hear your loss and thanks for sharing with us.
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I'm sorry for your loss Ben. Thanks for sharing the tribute to your fathers life.

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Sorry to hear about your Dad! We met in Ohio at the MOPAR Nationals. I remember talking to him about him moving aircraft and then flying one. He got into trouble and I think he said he was asked to not come back too! :lol:

He was a Good guy!
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So sorry for your loss Ben. Prayers for you and your family.
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sorry to hear about your dad. its always hard to say goodbye.

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My condolences to you and your entire family Ben.
I know what you're all going through. I'm glad I got
to meet your dad. Truly.... one of the good guys. :Thumbsup
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