Paul Ray Mobley, 82, of Globe, Ariz., died on July 16.

He was born on Jan. 24, 1927, in Pilot Point, Texas, to parents Jesse William Mobley and Agnes Beulah Teague. He was raised in Spur, Texas, by his grandfather Edward Mobley and lived more than 30 years in Burns.

Mobley served in the United States Army, specializing in demolitions. He trained servicemen on various firearms and as snipers.

He was stationed in Germany at the end of World War II during the Nuremberg trials and Berlin airlift guarding prisoners of war in the liberated Dachau concentration camp. He also served in the Korean conflict.

Mobley was a firm believer in education and received training as a carpenter, mechanic, boat builder and boiler maker. He was also a horse trainer with many years of experience under his belt.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, guns, horses and watching the news.

Mobley is survived by his sisters, Deloris Johnson of Crosbyton, Texas, and Deanie Wellborn of Spur; children, Paulette Haynes of Boise, Idaho, Nicole Mobley of Globe, Wendy Kuhl of Phoenix, Ariz., and Fred Hartley of Donald. He was also blessed with 11 grandchildren and one great grandson.

Mobley was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Patsy Green.

A private funeral service will be held. Lamont Mortuary in Globe is in charge of arrangements.