of Greenbrier, AR
August 6, 1935 - July 9, 2021
William Gould Mobbs, the beloved patriarch of the Mobbs family, passed away on July 9th, 2021. Bill passed peacefully in his sleep at his home in West Wooster, Arkansas. Born in Greenbrier, Arkansas on August 6th, 1935 he was just shy of his 86th birthday. Bill left this world as a loved and respected man, known by all for his generosity and integrity.
As a young man Bill displayed a strong work ethic that never left him. This was the foundation of his many successes in life. After graduating high school, but before turning 18, he left for Detroit hoping to break into the car manufacturing business. He applied with Chevrolet, but he conveniently left out his age, when they realized he was underage they sent him packing! This didn't deter him though, his love for cars and eagerness to work hard and play harder stuck with him for life. Through his younger years he worked the oil fields in Texas and had the opportunity to travel and work out in California. When he settled back in Conway, Arkansas he built a family and continued working hard to support his sons.
During this time, he worked as a plant manager at Chamberlin School Furniture and later transitioned to Universal Nolin working as a tool and die maker. He began working with his father at Arkansas Delivery Service. His natural entrepreneurial spirit led to significant growth for the company and eventually he transitioned ADS into Express Bus Company Inc. where he remained the founder and worked alongside his sons until his death. On lunch breaks you could typically find him at US Pizza Company with his sons and various other friends and family.
Bill had many hobbies and interests that led to lifelong friendships, successful business ventures, and traditions that will be passed on for years to come. Building relationships with others and bringing people together was at the forefront of every hobby and interest he cultivated. Bill's love for cold Miller Lite was no secret, he opened the bar Ton's Place in Morgan, Arkansas where he was always happy to sit and chat with whoever walked in the door. He established the Mobbs Deer Camp in the Ozark Mountains in the early 90s where you could find him cooking up fried deer meat and gravy for the camp members. The stories and traditions from camp are still being shared year after year up on the mountain. He had a strong love for dirt sprint car racing and founded Mobbs Motorsports where he built a racing family he adored and who adored him.
After meeting and falling in love with his wife Mary, they purchased some farmland in Wooster where they built a beautiful home and a successful cattle business. He and his wife are lifelong lovers of animals and their farm is still home to cattle, alpacas, goldendoodles, and one ornery llama.
Bill is survived by his wife Mary Mobbs, sons Steve Mobbs (Debbie), Mark Mobbs (Myra), and Phillip Scott Mobbs (Stacy), his grandsons Aaron Mobbs (Jennifer), Spencer Mobbs (Megan), and Billy Wallace, sister Pat Hennessy, great grandchildren, Keilee and Landon (Billy), and Baby Mobbs due in September (Spencer and Megan), and goldendoodles, Libby, Boo Boo, and Callie.
Bill is preceded in death by his mother Fathel McKaskle, and father Coy McKaskle, and half-sister Linda Williams.
A visitation will be held at 6pm on Monday, July 12th and the service will be at 10am on Tuesday, July 13th at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Arkansas. A graveside service will be held immediately following the service at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Aaron Mobbs, Spencer Mobbs, Billy Wallace, Greg Fidler, Ken Smith and Gary Middleton.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the animal charity of your choice.
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43 Condolence(s)
Houston L McCray
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
We lost a good one. I hadn't seen Bill in quite sometime. He was a good person. Fly High my Friend!!!
Dorothy Stewart Morlan
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
So sorry. Prayers for all the family. Glad to know him as a friend . RIP Prayers From Dorothy Stewart Morlan
Christi Fisher
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Hugs and prayers for Ms Mary and his family. Mr. Bill will be missed. He was such a nice man, always had a smile. I have good memories of eating at US Pizza with him!
Rick and Linda White
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Bill left a mark on this world. A man who lived each day to the fullest. The love he showed to his family and friends never went unnoticed. Bill will be greatly missed.
Rest In Peace Bill.
Bettylangley
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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Terry and Vikki Jackson
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Our condolences and prayers for the Mobbs family. May Bill Rest In Peace as the family heals.
Eddie Moix
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
I'm glad that i got to know him. RIP. Condolences to all the family.
John Sketoe
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Our sincere condolences to all family and friends. Praying for you guys.
David and Elizabeth Grant
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Our sincere condolences to the Mobbs family! Bill was a great man and head of a great family!
Shad Overman
Monday, July 12, 2021
Prayers for the family.
Rita Daugherty
Monday, July 12, 2021
Heart felt prayers for the Mobbs family. RIP Bill, you will be missed by all. ðŸ™
Jerry Williams
Monday, July 12, 2021
A good generous man from a wonderful family! A good brother-in-law with a big heart! I'll miss him along with many other family & friends! RIP William G!!
Jimmy & Sharon Hooten
Monday, July 12, 2021
We were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. BG was Jimmy's friend for over 60 years, He will be missed by many. RIP BG!!!
Donnie and Jane Murphy
Monday, July 12, 2021
Bill and I had many beers together and still couldn't solve the world problems. Rip my man.i know you will be missed.
Karen Thompson-Francis
Monday, July 12, 2021
Scott and family ~ I hope that our Lord brings you and your family the much-needed peace during this sad time. My condolences to you and your family. You will be in my prayers.
donna jill rice
Monday, July 12, 2021
I extend my deepest sympathy and prayers to the entire Mobbs family during this time of sorrow for all of you. Love you Aaron and Spencer.
Pam Hager
Monday, July 12, 2021
Gonna miss Bill hell of a man in so many ways. And absolutely the best Brisket cooker ever. My heart goes out to Mary,Steve,Mark,Scotty and the boys. Heaven just got another Good One. Proud to have known such an amazing man
Mike & Cyndi Winter
Monday, July 12, 2021
We are so very sorry for your loss. He was such a wonderful person with a big heart and big smile. Praying for you Mark and Myra and the family.
Mike & Cyndi
Sonya Todd
Monday, July 12, 2021
I will miss you so much. Thank you Bill for everything.
Lisa Johnson Free
Monday, July 12, 2021
So sorry for your loss! Bill was a great guy! He was friends with my mom! Every time I seen him he would hug me and call me little Joann! Loved him! He will be missed!!! Lots of great memories of him!!!!🥰ðŸ™
Jim Fiddler Family
Monday, July 12, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mae Hope McKay Rice
Monday, July 12, 2021
How well I remember Billy Gould Mobbs...having attended school with him for twelve years beginning in the little Wooster school house and moving on to the high school in Greenbrier, graduating in 1953. I remember him as a fun, kind person who shared classes with me. In high school I can just hear the teachers calling the role, with Mallett, McKay, Miller, Mobbs....I have not seen him since our 50th high school reunion. The family has my condolences. Rest in peace, Billy.
Gary & Karrie
Monday, July 12, 2021
Bill will be greatly missed. Each one of you will be in our thoughts and prayers for the months to come.
We love you guys!
The Cochran’s
Glenda K Bell
Monday, July 12, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. Keeping family and friends in my prayers.
Lee Sims
Sunday, July 11, 2021
I joined Bill and his family in the latter part of his life as his wife Mary’s, brother-in-law. Mary’s sister Linda and I immediately knew that Bill would be a good husband for Mary, as he was kind, faithful and a strong and loving family man—- he would not only be her loving husband, but the solid rock their marriage would be built on.
Bill was loved and revered by his family and friends as fun loving and always ready with a joke and a laugh (or a party), but also a hard worker and a good provider.
Enjoy your reward and your rest now Bill; you’ve earned it. We love you Bill.
Karl Byrd
Sunday, July 11, 2021
Bill was a great man and great friend. This world has truly lost a gem. Thank you Bill for all the blessings that you bestowed on us. May you Rest In Peace, my friend, you have earned it.
Glenn Gregg
Sunday, July 11, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I enjoyed working for Bill and Mark. He always told me there was a cold beer in the garage if I got thirsty. He will be missed by all.
Randy Jones
Sunday, July 11, 2021
So sorry to hear of Mr Bill passing . When I saw him he would always speak. He will be missed by all who knew him. Thoughts and prayers with the Family at this time.
Gary Troutman
Sunday, July 11, 2021
Heartfelt thoughts and prayers for the entire family.
Mr & Mrs Andrew Hernandez
Sunday, July 11, 2021
Did not know Bill long, and wish the times visiting could have been so many more.
He will be missed and we send our prayers to the family at this sad time.
Mike Reynolds
Sunday, July 11, 2021
Loved me some Bill and the rest of the family. I was always proud to be able to do the rock work out there.âšœï¸â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Brenda (Brown) Moore
Sunday, July 11, 2021
RIP. My friend, you will be missed by many . Prayer for his Family !
Mike Velte
Sunday, July 11, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Trevor Wall and Pamela Freeman
Sunday, July 11, 2021
Phillip and family, you are in our hearts and prayers!
Sheila Harvey
Sunday, July 11, 2021
Bill was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. Condolences to Mary, Steve, Mark, Scott and all the family.
Mary Ellen Kordsmeier
Sunday, July 11, 2021
Bill was the absolute best. He was one of the kindest men I ever knew and I cherish the memories I have with him. My life is blessed from having known him. Praying for all who loved him.
Jennifer Walker
Sunday, July 11, 2021
Thinking of you, Mobbs (Phillip). I'm sorry about your dad. Much love to you and your family.
David Joslin
Sunday, July 11, 2021
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Tommy Everett
Sunday, July 11, 2021
Bill was a great man and a great friend of mine for many years he will be missed greatly
Rebecca Cole
Sunday, July 11, 2021
RIP Bill
Lunch at the office will never be the same! I love and will miss you! I had the pleasure of having you in my life for over 30 years!
Jerry D. Williams
Sunday, July 11, 2021
A good man with a big heart. He'll be missed by the family and many others! RIP WG!
Frank ie Kinard
Saturday, July 10, 2021
All my condolenced to Biil"s Family. Back, too many yeqrs ago we were running buddies. I missed a chance last that I regreat not viviting with him. He was a very good, caring person.
May HE RIP.....GOD BLESS
Mike gibbs
Saturday, July 10, 2021
Prayers for the family . ðŸ™