Bobby Lee Hanabarger, 92, of Ramsey, died on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at Helia Healthcare in Taylor Springs.
A memorial service will be held at noon on Friday, Oct. 9, at Liberty Church, in Bingham, with Pastor Myron Kirk officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of services, with burial to follow in Liberty Church Cemetery.
Mr. Hanabarger was born on April 25, 1934, in Montgomery County, the son of George and Ione (Smith) Hanabarger. He married Marilyn Jean Davidson on May 10, 1953. Together, they raised two sons and shared nearly 50 years of marriage before her passing on Jan. 15, 2002.
He was employed by Granite City Steel for 30 years. Following his retirement, he worked for several years as a security guard at Magna Bank.
A longtime lover of antiques, classic cars, and firearms, Mr. Hanabarger turned his passion into his own business, BOCO Sales. He enjoyed buying and selling, where his natural gift of gab served him well. He rarely met a stranger and enjoyed visiting with people, striking a good deal and making new friends along the way.
He was also a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association (NRA). He cherished the many adventures he shared with his wife, traveling in their RV and attending countless country music concerts.
Mr. Hanabarger is survived by his sons, Dennis (Deborah) Hanabarger of Cape Girardeau, MO, and Dale Hanabarger of Greenville; grandchildren, Dennis E. (Sarah) Hanabarger, Polly (Jeff) Niwonger, Jesse Hanabarger, Mathew Hanabarger, Aaron Hanabarger and Ethan Hanabarger; great-grandchildren, Seth (Sam) Hanabarger, Jenna (Tay) Sain, Lia Hanabarger, Dana (Matthew) Staggs, Jessa Niswonger, Sarah Niswonger, Kaylee Wilkerson and Amy Wilkerson; two great-grandchildren, Lewis Sain and Sadie Hanabarger; brother, David Hanabarger; and sister, Barb Skalsky.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Murl Dean Cress; and sister, Janice Cress.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to Liberty Church Cemetery.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.hohltandfilefh.com.
