Cricket Mobley was raised in Waycross and was always surrounded by a large family including the Dells, Casons, and Guys. He often reminisced on their times together at his Grandmas house or their trips to Gatlinburg. He was a 4 sport letterman at Ware County High, graduating in 1977. He continued being involved in sports, especially baseball until his passing. Cricket coached countless boys into young men, many of which went on to play in high school, college and professionally. He not only coached the game of ball, but also the game of life. He was inducted into the Waycross-Ware County Sports Hall of Fame in 2022.
Cricket was an avid outdoorsman and businessman, twice creating his own company and being a business proprietor for nearly 40 years in Brunswick. He spent most of his time in the outdoors; shrimping, fishing and hunting birds with his boys. He loved spending time with his family, blood and the like. A piece of him will always be left with his Louisiana family.
Cricket was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Pie McCarthy and her husband Kenny McCarthy. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sharon and sons, Cason (Adrienne) and Caleb Mobley (Logan). As well as two grandsons, Cash and Banks, and two unborn grandsons, his brothers Bruce and his wife Beth, their daughter Shannon (Chad), and Keith Mobley. Also his sister, Mia Redick (Jase) and their sons Jeb and Ty, his nephews Will McCarthy (Kelli) and Drew McCarthy (Laura). His brother-in-law, W.S. Robertson, his wife, Jaren and their daughter Jacy Lassiter (Chad) and son, Jake Robertson (Alex).
Cricket passed away on Thursday, at his home in Brunswick, surrounded by family after a prolonged battle with cancer. The family will receive friends at 2 pm on Monday, June 3rd, 2024 at Brunswick First United Methodist Church. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 3 pm .
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Waycross-Ware County Sports Hall of Fame (315 Plant Ave, Suite F, Waycross, GA 31501) or Great Books for Kids (398 Blue Heron Trail, Waverly, GA 31565).
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements.
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