Dr. Bobby Johnson Scobey

Bobby was born on February 11, 1936 in Newbern, Tennessee son of the late Robert A. & Vada I. Scobey. He graduated from Newbern High School in 1953 and then went to Bethel University for undergraduate and seminary. He obtained his Master's of Divinity from the Memphis Theological Seminary in 1967 and finished with his Doctorate of Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary in Anaheim, California in 1984.

His first fulltime ministry was at Yorkville Cumberland Presbyterian Church for 8 years. Then he came to Memphis as the pastor of Eastside Cumberland Presbyterian Church for 8 more years. He then founded St. Andrew's Community Church which later renamed to Cornerstone Church and was the senior pastor there for 49 years until he retired.

He met his wife Barbara at summer church camp in 1958. After years of separation they reconnected and were married June 20, 1987. They shared 37 years of wonderful memories, stories, family and love.

Dr. Scobey is survived by his wife Barbara, his children Jeff Gann and Carol Gann (Tim) Weakley; grandchildren Hunter (Lucy) Gann, Lauren Weakley (Joey) Daniels, Zach Weakley and Katherine Weakley (Tyler) Lee; and great-grandchildren Ivy Daniels, Maverick Lee and Greyson Gann.

The family suggests any donations in Dr. Scobey's name be sent to a worthy cause of your choice.

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