BENTON — James Cleston Hobbs,

80, of Benton, passed away on February 15, 2020. He was born on January 7, 1940, to the late Cleston and Mildred Sanders Hobbs. James was the owner of B&B Machine Shop in Benton for over 25 years. He loved foreign cars and fixing them, owning several over his lifetime. James loved fast cars and in his youth, loved to race. His other interests included fishing and spending time with his family and grandchildren. James was a Master Banjo player, loving music of all kinds, but especially 70’s Rock, which he had an enormous collection.

James was preceded in death by his parents and niece, Heather Hobbs. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Sharon Harcrow Hobbs, son, David (Stacie) Hobbs of Texas, daughters, Jayme (Chuck) Kyser of Alabama, Kim (Greg) Middlebrooks of Benton and Cindy (Steve) Chandler of Hot Springs Village; brothers, Tommy, Hobby, and Raymond Hobbs, all of Benton, grandchildren, Tyler Middlebrooks, Shelly Middlebrooks Carter, Misty Kyser Waide, Jenna Kyser, Charlie Hobbs, Nick Hobbs, Casey Gainous and Cameron Chandler; great-grandchildren, Jack Middlebrooks, Winnie Bea Middlebrooks, Kinley Carter, Mason Nelms, Zeke Waide, Ella Waide and Barrett Kyser.

Pallbearers will be Charlie Hobbs, Nick Hobbs, Casey Gainous, Tyler Middlebrooks, Tony Hobbs, Jason Hobbs, Stephen Hobbs, Chris Spencer, Blaine Carter and Stephen Chandler Jr.

Chapel Services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 11 a.m. on Thursday with Rev. Dr. Dari Rowen officiating. Burial will follow at New Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Thursday before Services.

In lieu of flowers, the family request a donation in honor of Jim Hobbs to The Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 500, Miami, Fla. 33131. Att: Arkansas Chapter. Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.