Bruce Hobkirk

Bruce Hobkirk, 69, passed away on April 2, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Bruce was born Oct. 11, 1955, in Carlinville, to Donald and Rebecca Hobkirk.

He was not much for formal education and after a short stint in the Marines found his place in sales. He could talk to anyone about anything and sell anything; steel, cars, semi-trucks, trailers.

He could also be quite the ham and showed his extroverted side in productions with the Summer Repertory and Emmanuel Baptist Church.

He loved to cook and experiment in the kitchen and was known for his “almost world famous” wings.

He met Sandra Thorpe, in the hallway at Carlinville High School. They dated for several years before he join the Marines, he came back, and they were married on July 31, 1976. Other than his time in the Marines and a brief time in Chatham, he lived his life in Carlinville and Peaceful Valley Ranch.

Bruce loved being with his family and pets (King, Prince, Rufus, Princess, and Brownie).

Bruce is survived by his wife, Sandra L. Hobkirk of Carlinville; son, Mike (Kristin) Hobkirk of Mount Laurel, NJ; daughter, Amy (Stephen) Matthews of Cypress, TX; granddaughters, Maeve Hobkirk, Lydia Matthews; sister, Gail Gallardo of Glendale, AZ; nieces: Michelle Mayfield and Fred Mayfield.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be made to Macoupin Animal Shelter or Emmanuel Baptist Church.

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Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.