Alan Perry Mobley

Alan Perry Mobley, 73, a resident of Luverne, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly at Crenshaw Community Hospital on Friday, June 14th, 2024. A graveside service for Alan will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 18th, in Gravel Hill Cemetery with Turners Funeral Home of Luverne directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 AM.

Alan was a proud graduate of the Lanier High School Class of 1969 before going on to earn his associate's degree in Engineering from Alexander City Junior College. Though he grew up in Montgomery, he eventually returned home to the Crenshaw County area in 1985. Prior to his move, he had an eclectic taste in jobs from the railroad to HVAC to soil testing for a lab. His move home was inspired by his desire to enter the poultry and cattle business so he could indulge in his love of being outdoors for the remainder of his working career, though he did branch out into real estate as well in 2012. Basically, as long as he could keep himself busy outside, Alan was gonna be a happy man. He was a huge Alabama fan, whether it was football & basketball or softball & gymnastics, if Alabama was competing, Alan was watching! However, nothing held his lifelong attention like fishing. Didn't matter if it was just the local pond or out to sea for snapper, he was always happiest dropping his line into a body of water. And you better believe nothing was going to interfere with his fishing trips, given that he infamously ended his mayoral campaign in the City of Montgomery when they scheduled the debate the same day as one of those fishing trips!

No one better embodied Alan Jackson's "Small Town Southern Man" than Alan. He didn't need fancy luxuries and lots of materialistic things to make him happy, preferring instead the simple pleasure in life that were most valuable. He had a phenomenal sense of humor and sarcastic wit that could keep anyone entertained, which definitely helped you keep your good humor when you tried to argue about anything with him. Look, it was Alan's way or no way most of the time, but his extremely strong will was just part of the recipe of what made him so special to those who knew and loved him. He could easily give MacGyver a run for his money when it came to repairs around his home and farm. Why pay someone else to fix it when he could figure out how to do it cheaper all on his own. Above all, however, his favorite role in life was as "Grandad" and "PawPaw" to his grandsons. He adored all of his family with all of his heart, but we all know no one can top those grandchildren in the affections of a grandparent. Words cannot possibly express how much Alan was loved nor how much he will be missed, but he leaves behind a lifetime of cherished memories for his loved ones to hold close to their hearts.

Alan was preceded in death by his parents, James & Annie Laurie Hartin Mobley, and sisters, Julia Mobley Wood and Judy Mobley. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Talena T. Mobley; their sons and daughters-in-law, Chris & Heather Mobley and Tandall & McKenzie Tidwell; beloved grandsons, Ethan & Evan Mobley and Greyson Tidwell; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Jeff Mobley, Evan Mobley, Tan Tidwell, Jeff Jordan, Larry Gilmore, and David Overstreet.

The family requests memorial donations be made to either the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (michaeljfox.org) or the Wounded Warrior Project (support.woundedwarriorproject.org).