Harold E. Mobley, 89, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Services will be held Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Short-Cunningham Funeral Home, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Burial will take place at Highland Memorial Cemetery, 1827 College Drive, Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

Visitation will be held at Short-Cunningham Funeral Home on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a Masonic Service being held at 7:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made in Harold’s name to the Wabash Valley College Foundation or First Christian Church Disciples of Christ. Envelopes will be available at the services or can be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com.

Harold was born to the late Nelson Mobley and Revia Mobley on August 22, 1935, in Mt. Carmel. He was a Mt. Carmel High School alumnus. Harold also served 8 years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves. Harold married Sharon Waddle on November 27, 1959, in Mt. Carmel and they enjoyed 65 years together. To this union, two beautiful children were born: Jenifer Suzanne Randolph and Brock Edward Mobley.

Left to cherish Harold’s memory is his wife, Sharon Mobley; children, Jenifer Suzanne (Glenn) Randolph of St. Louis, Missouri, and Brock Edward Mobley of Atlanta, Georgia; grandchildren, Kiersten (Josiah) Oldham, Rachel (Tim) Michalak, Lauren (Nick) Stahl, and Max Mobley; great-grandchildren, Sloane Michalak, Chandler Michalak, and Vivienne Stahl; and one sister, Beverly Coker of Ft. Branch, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Danny and Robert Mobley.

Harold was a well-known community leader and was a lifelong resident of Mt. Carmel. He retired as Midwest Region Superintendent from Sohio Pipe Line/BP Oil Company after 37 years. He continued to work in the oil industry after his retirement. Harold was named Wabash Savings Bank Director and had an active role as the fund-raising chairman for the Lions Club Park as well as served on the Wabash Valley College Foundation Board of Directors. He was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ and was stewardship chairman for many years. Harold was very active in the community belonging to many civic and fraternal clubs: The Elks, Lions Club, Wabash Valley College Foundation, Masonic Lodge, where he served as a past Worshipful Master, Eagles, Moose, and Wabash Valley Shrine Club serving as vice-president. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved to travel and including to Alaska, Ireland, Scotland, England, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Italy, Mexico, and vacations in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Condolences may be sent to www.short-cunninghamfh.com

Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve the Mobley family.