Fred H. Mobley

Fred H. Mobley, 76, of Mesa, AZ, passed away December 7, 2019. He was born February 25, 1943 in Safford, NM, to Fred and Loretta [Jones] Mobley. At a very young age, he and his family relocated to New Mexico, where he graduated from Rio Grande High School in Albuquerque, NM, in 1962. Following high school, Fred went on to Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Arts in music education. He went on to take a position as a music teacher in Ganado, AZ, and Fort Defiance, AZ, teaching both instrumental and vocals. While in Ganado, Fred met the love of his life, Francine Jeannine Hagberg; Fred and Francine married on December 20, 1969, and started their family, having two children, Jennifer and Christopher. Fred and his family later moved to Gallup, NM, where he served as an administrator with the Gallup McKinley County school system for 21 years, working as an Assistant Principal and then as a Principal until retiring. After retirement, the family moved to Mesa, AZ, where Fred enjoyed a rewarding post-retirement position at J.O. Combs Middle School in Queen Creek, AZ. He started the band program at Combs Middle School, and was the Band Director for six years. Fred was also very involved with the Mesa City Band for five years, playing the trumpet. Fred was a very family-oriented man, and most of his interests were borne out of his childrens' hobbies and activities. He also enjoyed golf, photography, gardening and, in his younger years, working on cars (including his favorite car, the Corvette). Fred is survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years, Francine Mobley; his son, Christopher (Jennifer) Mobley; grandchildren, Maxwell (8) and Grant (5) and his brother-in-law, Fritz (Susan) Hagberg. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Loretta, and his daughter, Jennifer Mobley. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, 6747 E. Broadway Rd, Mesa AZ 85206. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00am, Thursday, December 12, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 2654 E. Williams Field Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Fred’s name to the Michael J. Fox Foundation or the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center.