Raymond Reuben Mobley

Ray Mobley, 88, entered this life in Dimmitt, Texas, July 25, 1925. He entered his eternal life on May 11, 2014, in Farmington. He was the third of six children born to H.M. and Gladys Taylor Mobley. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Austin of Dimmitt, Texas; sisters, Nell Miller of Hereford, Texas and Dorothy Reno of Midland, Texas. Also preceding Ray was his one true love and wife, Hazel in 2007. He is survived by his sister, Marguerite Cole of Hereford, and brother, Don Mobley of Farmington. Hard work became a stark reality to Ray at age twelve years when his father died suddenly, leaving six children and their mother to survive on a small farm in the Texas Panhandle. Losing his father at such an early age did not affect Ray's desire, dedication and success in becoming a loving and supportive dad. Ray and Hazel McMahon met in the sixth grade. Their love and affection for one another never faltered. They supported each other in high school sports in Dimmitt, Texas. Ray played basketball but was especially talented on the football field. His coach convinced him to drop a class his senior year to be eligible for one more football season. Athletics have always played a big part of the Mobley family, bringing many happy memories to Ray and Hazel. Ray and Hazel married in 1945, the start of a long journey together. The union of 62 years produced three children, Kent, Karla and Kirk. Leaving the farm in 1958, they moved to Cortez, Colo., where Ray began a new career in the oil field. He spent most weeks selling drilling supplies away from home, returning on the weekends. Ray's quick wit and infectious smile were the trademark of his magnetic personality. Always ready with a joke or a quip, Ray was a stranger to none. His family was always his first priority. His favorite role was PaPa, one in which he excelled. Although Ray moved off of the farm, he never lost his love of farming. Friends and neighbors enjoyed the bounties of his garden. In 1965, while still residing in Cortez, Ray established Mo-Te, Inc. in Farmington. Because it was Kent's senior year, Ray drove home daily. After graduation, the family moved to Farmington in June 1966. Ray led his family in other areas of life. He taught his children the value of hard work, resulting in all three continuing to work at Mo-Te today. Ray and Hazel were a team at home and in their years of service at Emmanuel Baptist Church, where Ray served as a Deacon. And the two are once again together... eternally. Ray is survived by his children: Kent (Cindy) Mobley, Karla (Terry) Hayes, Kirk (Veda) Mobley of Farmington; grandchildren: Cammie Mobley (son Avery) of Aztec, Kyle McLaughlin (Heather Hocker-Sutherland) (children: Layne McLaughlin, Autumn and Dylan Sutherland), Kymbr (Mark) Mordecki (son Kade Hill and daughter Lily Hill), Cody (Lori) Mobley (daughters Alyssa, Jolee, Laya, Tilynn and a son due in August) all of Farmington; Kason(Samantha) Mobley (son Knox Raymond) of Burleson, Texas, and Kytt McLaughlin of Los Angeles, Calif. A viewing with family present will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Chapel. A funeral service for Ray will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 16, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 211 W. 20th St., Farmington. A private interment will precede the service for family in Memory Gardens. The grandchildren who served as pallbearers for MamMa's service are honored to serve at their Papa's. The Mobley Family wish we could somehow repay all the wonderful caregivers from San Juan Regional Medical Center, Life Care and Beehive Home #4. Each of you, in addition to Dr. Gibbs, Dr. Spence and Dr. Burns, not only provided care for PaPa but you cared about him. God Bless! Memorial donations should be made to the charity of your choice. Ray's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington, 505-325-8688.