Donald "Don" Hobson, age 69, of 114 S. Crawford St. Troy, OH passed away at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, January 16, 2012 in Greenville at his place of employment.  He was born on December 30, 1942 in Colorado Springs, CO to the late Darrel and Lucille (Weimer) Hobson. He was married on October 1, 1965 to Kay Tipton and she survives.

Other survivors include: his son, Don R. Hobson II of West Milton; daughter and son-in-law Debby and Larry Brown of Tipp City; four grandchildren, Autumn Hobson, Katie Brown, Chrissy (Ivan) Salmeron and Jenny Brown. Don was preceded in death by his sister Dareline Jones.

He was a 40 year member of the Troy Eagles #971 and was Worthy Vice-President and a member of the Ritual Team, Miami Co. Moose Lodge #2611, Troy, Redman Lodge #222, Troy,  Haymakers #222 ½ ,Troy and Troy Fish and Game Club. His hobbies were being in the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing, being an avid bowler and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Don was an employee of Specialized Casting in Greenville and worked as a master molder.

A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home ,Troy where friends may call one hour prior to service. Visitation hours will also be on Friday, January 20, from 5:00-7:00 at the funeral home with an Eagles Lodge Service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Troy Eagles Ritual Team in his memory, 225 N. Elm St. Troy, OH.