John Wayne Bobb
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John Wayne Bobb
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Cremeens Funeral Homes, Inc.
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John Wayne Bobb, 82 of Racine, OH passed away unexpectedly at 1:50 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022 in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio, surrounded by his family.
He was born July 31, 1940 in Bainbridge. Ohio to the late Russell M. Bobb of Leesburg, OH and Thelma (Mills) Bobb of, fort Meade, FL. He was owner of Bobb Logging & Lumber until retirement. Johnny Bobb loved life and his family. Each grandchild and great grandchild held a special place in his heart. He and his late wife Wilma enjoyed their Harness Racing, golf, and traveling. He will be greatly missed by many.
He is survived by sons, Jeff and Tammie Bobb, of Hamden, OH, Steve and Shari Bobb, of Spring Hill, FL, Doug and Joy Bobb, of McArthur, OH, and Josh Stewart, of Chillicothe, Oh., and a daughter Cheryl and Susie Bobb, of Mason, WV. Thirteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, a brother, Sam Bobb, of Rainsboro, Oh., sisters-in-law, Karen Bobb and Janice Leedom, both of Bainbridge, Oh., and several nieces, nephews, and many lifelong friends also survive.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years Wilma K. (Yoakum) Bobb. his son, Shon M. Bobb, a grandson, Shon M. Bobb II, brothers, Jerry and Jack Bobb, and sister Linda (Dubois) Bobb.
In keeping with John's wishes, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
He was born July 31, 1940 in Bainbridge. Ohio to the late Russell M. Bobb of Leesburg, OH and Thelma (Mills) Bobb of, fort Meade, FL. He was owner of Bobb Logging & Lumber until retirement. Johnny Bobb loved life and his family. Each grandchild and great grandchild held a special place in his heart. He and his late wife Wilma enjoyed their Harness Racing, golf, and traveling. He will be greatly missed by many.
He is survived by sons, Jeff and Tammie Bobb, of Hamden, OH, Steve and Shari Bobb, of Spring Hill, FL, Doug and Joy Bobb, of McArthur, OH, and Josh Stewart, of Chillicothe, Oh., and a daughter Cheryl and Susie Bobb, of Mason, WV. Thirteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, a brother, Sam Bobb, of Rainsboro, Oh., sisters-in-law, Karen Bobb and Janice Leedom, both of Bainbridge, Oh., and several nieces, nephews, and many lifelong friends also survive.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years Wilma K. (Yoakum) Bobb. his son, Shon M. Bobb, a grandson, Shon M. Bobb II, brothers, Jerry and Jack Bobb, and sister Linda (Dubois) Bobb.
In keeping with John's wishes, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
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“John Wayne Bobb,” Meigs County Library History Site, accessed December 15, 2025, https://history.meigslibrary.org/items/show/23271.