of Benton, AR
September 14, 1936 - February 12, 2025
John Will (Jay) Mobley, age 88, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on February 12, 2025. Jay was born in Briggsville, Arkansas on September 14, 1936 to Elie and Luda Mobley. He was an active member and served as a deacon at Calvary Assembly of God in Benton.
He graduated from high school at Fouche Valley. He moved to Benton after graduating and started his first job at Jones Furniture Factory working as an upholsterer. It was during this time that he met the love of his life, Betty. After Jay began working as a delivery driver for Pepsi Cola, he and Betty started their family. He then worked for Prickett Dairy for 17 years, delivering milk door to door. After this, he took a job as a truck driver for NAPA and stayed there approximately 20 years. He eventually retired from Bumper to Bumper in 2007.
Jay is survived by his Son, Paul Mobley (Linda) of Alexander; Daughter, Peggy Bailey (Tracy) of Benton; Sister, Sarah Venable of Buckeye AZ; Grandchildren, Mark Mobley (Victoria), Tyler Bailey ( Shelby), Kristen Long (Johnathan) all of Benton, Stephanie Williamson (Brett) of El Dorado, Rachel Cobb (Chris) of Bryant, Leslie Adkins (Reid) of Little Rock; twelve great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews who loved him very much.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 59 years, Betty Mobley; two sisters, Willene Armstrong and Undean Reed; his Godson, Matthew Rader; and his precious dog, Abbey.
Jay enjoyed life in general and especially loved camping and spending time with his family. He created many memories with his family and friends enjoying the Mobley homestead in Yell County.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 16th at Roller Alcoa in Benton, Arkansas from 2:00 4:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Roller Alcoa on Monday, February 17th at 10:00 a.m. with Johnathan Long and Sharon McCormack officiating. Interment will follow at Social Hill Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Mobley, Tyler Bailey, Johnathan Long, Doug Curtis, Bill Ford and Greg Ford.
Memorial donations may be made to American Stroke Foundation (americanstroke.org) or Parkinson's Foundation (parkinsons.org). The family wishes to extend our gratitude to Amberwood Nursing Home and Gentiva Hospice.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 15013150700.
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10 Condolence(s)
Phyllis Coney
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
So Sorry for your loss!
Angela Spears
Monday, February 17, 2025
So for you loss, prayers to family
Rose
Sunday, February 16, 2025
I don’t know what to write except that I’m so sorry for what you’re all going through. My heart is with you during this sad, sad time . Just lean on God and he will get you through.
Bobby and Marsha Armstrong
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Our deepest sympathy. May you find comfort in the wonderful life he lived. He touched so many lives and made such a difference in those lives. We have wonderful memories of our visits.
Lynda Purdom
Sunday, February 16, 2025
So very sorry . I know he is where he has spent his life dedicated to get to and with the partner he has grieved
To reunite.
Prayers for all of his family and friends that loved and cherished him as he did them.
God Bless all
Emily Boggs
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Peggy, Paul and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have been a neighbor and gone to church with your family and have so many wonderful memories. Jay was even our milk man for several years. He and Betty were such a blessing to all who knew them. They were true friends and seemed like family. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
The Massie Family
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Deepest condolences to all of you! May his memory be a blessing.
Much love from us.
Jerry Armstrong
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Uncle JW thank you for all the memories from years gone by. Lots of good times visiting Arkansas especially during our summer vacations. Rest in peace Uncle JW love you.
Shirley Smith
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Brother Mobley was the best man I have ever met he was kind and loved his family very much.You never met him he was telling you about Jesus.I had the pleasure of going to Church with Jay and Betty at Calvary .It was a pleasure to know him and his wife Betty which precided him.
Diana. Thompson
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Prayers for all of you. Comfort for all in the days ahead.
Love and thoughts to all