Dan "Danny" Lee Hobson Obituary (1949 - 2017)

Daniel Lee Hobson's permanent address changed to a home in heaven with his Lord Jesus Christ on March 1, 2017. Danny, as he was called by his large and loving extended family, was born on April 28th, 1949 in Elkhart, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Virginia (Ginny) Lee Hobson, on March 7th, 1971. Dan was a US Navy veteran. A long time Tulsa entrepreneur, Dan founded Carpentree, Inc. in 1976 out of his passion for woodworking. After more than 40 years, the company he founded continues his legacy of creating uplifting and inspirational gifts and dcor here in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dan and Ginny served God in and through both Victory Christian Center and First United Methodist Church. Dan was also a long time member of The Tulsa Executives Association. Danny was preceded in death by his father, Jack Hobson; his mother; Carol Hobson, his maternal grandparents, Russell and Marion Einsenbeiss; and paternal grandparents, Gladys and Harlow Hobson. Dan is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ginny, three children, and 8 grandchildren. The Hobson's children are Jennifer Hobson Lamb, husband David of Tulsa, and children, Chandler, Nathan, Noah, and Siena; Daniel Hobson, wife Natalie of Sand Springs, and children, Ellie and Luke; Jordan Hobson, wife Amanda, and children, Emory and Adeline. The family also includes brothers Jack Hobson, Jr., wife Jane of Sapulpa, and Brad Hobson, wife Teresa of Tulsa, and many nieces and nephews. Dan's fun-loving personality and great heart for loving his family and friends will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Danny's life will be held at First United Methodist Church at 2:00 PM, on Monday, March 6th, 2017. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 5th, 2017 at Dillon Marler Dighton Funeral Home's Legacy Chapel, 1200 N. Cleveland, Sand Springs, OK 74063. Arrangements in care of Dillon Marler Dighton Funeral Home in Sand Springs, Oklahoma.