CRAIG A. MOBLEY
OAKWOOD - Craig A. Mobley, 44, of Oakwood, went home to be with Jesus at 7:45 a.m., Monday, September, 1, 2014 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice surrounded by his family and friends. He was born July 11, 1970, in Defiance, to Gerald "Jerry" and Karen (Bradenhoff) Mobley who survive in Oakwood. He was married to Patricia Whatman, and she survives in Defiance.
Also surviving are 3 children: Cara (Martin) Foster of Kendalville, IN, Craig Mobley Jr. of Oakwood and Dezaray Mobley of Defiance; 2 granddaughters: Lillie and Livia Foster; and a brother: Jerry (Lori) Mobley of Oakwood.
Craig worked construction. He was a member of Junction Bible Christian Church, Junction, Defiance Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, and activist for MS and had went to the State House in Columbus and Washington D.C. to advocate for healthcare reform and funding, was the National Multiple Sclerosis Advocate of the Year in 2010, participated for 10 years in the MS Walk in Defiance, and had done several interviews on DCTV about MS.
Funeral service will begin at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Junction Bible Christian Church, Junction with Rev. Dr. C. Joseph Fifer officiating. Burial will follow in Sherman Cemetery, Oakwood. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church (18878 CR 111, Junction, Ohio 43512). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made towards the funeral.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com