John Kenneth

Lobley

John Kenneth Lobley, 71, of Wichita Falls passed away Monday, December 18, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Edgemere Church of Christ Fellowship Hall.

John, affectionately known as Ken or J.K. by family and friends, was born March 29, 1952 in San Antonio, TX to Marjorie Bollier, and was immediately adopted by his loving parents, Harold and Dale Lobley.

Adoption was always a part of John's story. He knew from the time he was very young that he had been adopted. However, it never took away from the love he felt for his parents, or that they felt for him. He was very much their son, and they stood by him through thick and thin.

As an adult, John was blessed to get to meet his biological grandmother, Vada Bollier, his half brother Tommy Lee, half sister Debbie Preston (all who preceded him in death), nephews James and Mark, niece Heather, as well as other extended biological family.

Music was very much a part of who John was. He loved to spend time playing his guitar, and listening to blues and folk music. The next time you hear a song by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, John Prine, Bob Dylan (to name a few), think of him.

At the end of his life, John expressed that he loved Jesus, accepted Him as his Lord and Savior, and had received His forgiveness.

John was preceded in death by his father, Harold Lobley, two brothers, Phil and Lynn Lobley, and his wife Vicki Lobley. He is survived by his mother, Dale Lobley, his daughters Rachel (Ryon) Smith, Sarah Lobley (Brandon Edington), and his grandsons, Bryce Smith, and Kellan and Bodhi Simonton.

The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to Hospice of Wichita Falls, or their favorite charity in John's name.