Hobart Frank "Hobie" McManigal, Jr., 74 of Vernon, Texas died on Thursday, September 2, 2021, in Vernon, Texas.

Private Family Service

Hobie was born Thursday, October 24, 1946 in Happy, Texas, he was the son of the late Hobart Frank McManigal, Sr., and the late Anna  Mae McClure McManigal. He married Dixie McGehee on January 24, 1970 in Happy, Texas. He was a graduate of Happy High School and received his Master's Degree at West Texas State University. He was a member of the Hall of Fame at Northern Junior College Athletic Association. He moved to Vernon in 1975 and he retired after 37 years as Athletic Director at Vernon College.  He served in the National Guard.

Hobie is survived by his wife Dixie of the home. Three children  Kimberly Cox and husband Mike  of Lubbock, TX, Kay Wagner and husband David of Pearland, TX and Lisa Alexander and husband Tyson of Abilene, TX. Brother-in-law M.L. McGehee of Amarillo, Texas. Five grandchildren Madelyn Cox, Halle Cox, Bella Alexander, Sam Hobie Alexander and Jase Alexander. Two step grandchildren Sydney Wagner and Cody Wagner.

Memorials can be made to Vernon College Foundation or American Cancer Society.