Obituary for Winfred B. Lobe
Mr. Wilfred Bernard Lobe was born November 1, 1942 to the late Jonas Lobe Jr. and Margaret Miles Lobe. He departed this life on July 8, 2018.
He was married to Virginia W. Lobe for 45 years; to this union three children were born. At an early age he joined Nelson Chapel AME Church. He served as church musician for the junior and senior choir. He was a member of the Trustee Board and Music Director of the South GA Conference for the Sons of Allen. He also served as a musician for Live Oak AME Church in Donalsonville, GA. He was a veteran of the US Army and served during the Vietnam War.
He received his High School Diploma from Hutto High School, Bainbridge GA in 1960. He attended Florida A &M University in Tallahassee, FL. There he obtained a BS degree in Choral Music, a MA degree in Administration and Supervision and a certificate in Drivers Education. He taught music, drivers education and ISS in the Decatur County School System.
He leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife: Virginia Lobe; sons: Michael and Morris Lobe of Bainbridge, GA; daughter: Felicia (Matthew) Hardwick of Albany, GA; sister: Nerissa Lobe Hackett of Dover, Delaware; grandchildren: Travious Lobe of Bainbridge, GA; Alexis Lobe of Honolulu, HI; Skyy and KiMorris Lobe of Savannah, GA; Jonas Lobe of Orlando, FL and Layla Williams of Albany, GA; Matthew Hardwick II; Sister-in-law: Sarah Williams of Tacoma, WA; nieces, nephews, cousins and other sorrowing family and friends.
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He was married to Virginia W. Lobe for 45 years; to this union three children were born. At an early age he joined Nelson Chapel AME Church. He served as church musician for the junior and senior choir. He was a member of the Trustee Board and Music Director of the South GA Conference for the Sons of Allen. He also served as a musician for Live Oak AME Church in Donalsonville, GA. He was a veteran of the US Army and served during the Vietnam War.
He received his High School Diploma from Hutto High School, Bainbridge GA in 1960. He attended Florida A &M University in Tallahassee, FL. There he obtained a BS degree in Choral Music, a MA degree in Administration and Supervision and a certificate in Drivers Education. He taught music, drivers education and ISS in the Decatur County School System.
He leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife: Virginia Lobe; sons: Michael and Morris Lobe of Bainbridge, GA; daughter: Felicia (Matthew) Hardwick of Albany, GA; sister: Nerissa Lobe Hackett of Dover, Delaware; grandchildren: Travious Lobe of Bainbridge, GA; Alexis Lobe of Honolulu, HI; Skyy and KiMorris Lobe of Savannah, GA; Jonas Lobe of Orlando, FL and Layla Williams of Albany, GA; Matthew Hardwick II; Sister-in-law: Sarah Williams of Tacoma, WA; nieces, nephews, cousins and other sorrowing family and friends.
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Visitation
Friday
13
Jul
2:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Bruton Mortuary
635 Bruton Street
Bainbridge, GA 39819
Service
Saturday
14
Jul
11:00 AM
Nelson Chapel A.M.E. Church
640 Hall St.
Bainbridge, GA 39819
Rev. Willie Adams, Pastor Rev. Millie Rambo, Officaitong
Cemetery Details
Location
Jonas Lobe Cemetery
1287 Carter St.
Bainbridge, GA 39819
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