Billy Ed Hobson, 70 of Mountainburg passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014 in his home. He was a retired cabinet finisher for Spahn Cabinets in Van Buren. He was a member of the Van Buren National Guard 142nd Field Artillery Brigade. He was a resident of Mountainburg for the last Eighteen years.

Graveside service will be at 11 AM Monday, July 28, 2014 at Hight Cemetery east of Mulberry, Arkansas under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.

He is survived by sons, Billy Keith Hobson & wife, Tammy, Shawn S. Hobson & wife, Jessica all of Mountainburg; two sisters, Linda Nordin of Alma, Patsy King of Huntington; one brother, Roger Hobson of Van Buren; and four grandchildren, Dakota, Dusty, Colby & Brianna.

Family will visit with relatives & friends Sunday, July 27, 2014 from 2-4 P.M. at Ocker Funeral Home 700 Jefferson Street, Van Buren