James Marlin Hobgood,79, of Providence passed away on Friday March 18, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

Mr. Hobgood was born in Nebo, KY on June 19, 1942, the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth Helm Hobgood. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Cale Chappell, and one sister, Betty Daves.

Mr. Hobgood owned and operated Hobgood Auto Sales in Nebo and worked in the auto sales industry for many years.

Mr. Hobgood is survived by his wife, Sharon, daughters, Tiffany (Shane) Chappell of Providence, KY; Allyson (Bob) Palmer of Springville, TN; one son, Jamie (Karen) Hobgood of Lebanon, TN; one brother, Tom Hobgood of Owensboro, KY; grandchildren, Jonas Hobgood, Jaden Hobgood, Keely Hobgood, Cash Chappell, and Eli Palmer, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Sunday March 20, 2022, from 1:00PM until 3:00PM at Melton Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 3:30PM on Sunday March 20,2022, at the Nebo Cemetery with Bro. Bob Palmer officiating.