Frank Wilson Hobson, Jr.

Frank was a lifelong farmer and pioneer in the burgeoning vineyard and wine industry that encompasses the Yadkin Valley. As his way of protecting his 116-year-old family farm from development, Frank always had a "Plan B." The vineyard and winery named in honor of his 4-H show calf from 1957, RagApple Lassie, was Frank's "Plan B." He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam.

Frank died peacefully at home on the morning of June 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thelma Snow Hobson and Frank Wilson Hobson, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Linda H. Hobson. He is survived by his wife of 24 years,  Lenna H. Hobson , by one son, Frank W. Hobson, III, one sister, Anne H. Eastman, two stepchildren, Robin E. Turner and Bradley C. Edwards (Lori).  He is also survived by four step grandsons: Tanner C. Edwards, Reid H. Turner, Jackson R. Turner, Hugh B. Turner as well as by countless cousins, in-laws, and friends who loved him dearly.

Services celebrating his life will be held on Sunday, June 9 at 3:00pm at RagApple Lassie Vineyards and Winery;  3724 RagApple Lassie Ln., Boonville, NC 27011 Please join the family in this celebration of "One hell of a ride" as many of us heard Frank say.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you honor Frank's wishes in supporting the Children's Home Society of NC, PO Box 14608, Greensboro, NC  27415.

On line condolences may be made at www.jkennedyfsl.com

John Kennedy, funeral director is assisting the Hobson family with funeral arrangements.