Funeral Services for Dorrence M. Hobbs, age 82, of Lincoln, NE formerly of Ewing, NE will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at the United Methodist Presbyterian Church in Ewing, NE. Burial will follow in the Ewing Cemetery with Military Honors by the Ewing American Legion Sanders Post #214.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 PM at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill, NE.  Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.  Dorrence passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Bryan Medical Center-East Campus in Lincoln.  Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill is in charge of arrangements.

Dorrence Marvin Hobbs was born on June 10, 1937 in O'Neill, NE to Lee Albert and Mildred (Harding) Hobbs.  When he was three years old his family moved to Ewing, NE.  He attended Ewing Public School where he was active in athletics and graduated in 1956.

While in high school, Dorrence met his future bride, Barbara.  The pair spent many nights at the local drive in and cooling off in the Elkhorn river.  They were united in marriage on May 13, 1956 at the United Methodist Church in Ewing, Nebraska.  They started their married life living in Omaha but returned to the Chambers area to raise their children; Marcus, Pamela, Anita, Natalie, and Shelly.  He joined the Army National Guard in February of 1956 and served until February of 1959.

Dorrence made his livelihood farming, ranching, and trucking until he opened Hobbs repair in Ewing.  He moved to Lincoln in 2017 after Barbara passed away in 2015.  The couple was blessed with 59 years of marriage.

Dorrence enjoyed hunting, fishing, Nebraska Football, and spending time with his family.  He was an avid gardener and his tomato plants were his pride and joy, some plants reaching over 8 feet tall!  His love of flowers came from his wife, Barbara.

He is survived by his children and spouses; Marcus Hobbs and wife Gwen of Ewing, NE, Pamela Klabenes and husband Bill of Lincoln, NE, Anita Campbell and husband Brian of Lincoln, NE, Natalie Hobbs of Lincoln, NE and Shelly Hobbs of O'Neill, NE. 14 Grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; brother, Dwayne Hobbs of Ewing, NE, sisters in law, Janell (Hoke) Hobbs of Ewing, NE and Darlene Hobbs of Waverly, NE; many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Albert and Mildred (Harding) Hobbs, wife Barbara; brothers, Bill, Mick and Bob; sisters, Elsie and Lois, a baby in-infancy, daughter in law Peggy (Beed) Hobbs and grandson Sam Hobbs.