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Deacon Willie Hobbs Sr.

05/11/1928 - 03/14/2024

Obituary For Deacon Willie Hobbs Sr.

Deacon Willie Hobbs, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

Mother Viola Hobbs, his wife of over 61 years preceded him in death. He is survived by his children: Willie Hobbs, Jr., Wilbert O. Hobbs, John H. Hobbs, Sandra H. Austin, Barbara K. Hobbs, Vernon D. Hobbs, and Christopher W. Hobbs and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren and a very special niece Audrey Diane Nicholson.

Funeral services for Deacon Hobbs will be 11 AM, Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Old West Florida Enrichment Center, 2344 Lake Bradford Road, Tallahassee, Florida with burial at Tallahassee Memory Gardens.

Funeral service will be 11:00AM Saturday March 23, 2024 at Old West Florida Enrichment Center.

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The Peace Lily was sent for Deacon Willie Hobbs Sr. - March 22, 2024

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Chris Gossman sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Deacon Willie Hobbs Sr. - March 22, 2024

You will be greatly missed! Your Allstate family, Greta, Chris, Lynn, Jade, Casey and Stasia.

Deacon Willie Hobbs, Sr. I was so very sorry to hear of Deacon Hobb's passing. As sad as it is, you will always have his memory to hold in your hearts. The Bible reminds us that "Blessed are those that mourn for they shall be comforted." I pray that this will be especially true for each and every one of you as you mourn your loss and that God will give you the strength to see you through this sad and difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Blessings, Christina Canty

We extend our deepest condolences and prayers for Deacon Hobbs's family as they mourn his passing. Brother General G. Caswell and family πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ

We extend our deepest sympathies. Mr. Hobbs holds a special place in the hearts and memories of the Swain, Mack, Laster and Edmond families who witnessed him playing the piano at the Mt. Ararat Primitive Baptist Church in McRaeville, Georgia. Be comforted and we are praying for your continued strength.

I extend my thoughts and prayers to the Hobbs family. "Bill" Hobbs, as we all knew him, was a very close friend with the Swain family of Mccrayville, Georgia. We knew him well and we loved him. May God bless the Hobbs family and give you all the peace, strength and comfort that you need. God bless us all. Jackie Laster, Pikesville, MD Daughter of Mary Swain "Pee Wee" Laster

We will keep the family in prayer.Uncle Chris,Auntie Debra and the entire Hobbs family,may you experience peace knowing God makes no mistakes...Terron Clark and fami))Mercedes Clark and family.)

Sincerest Condolences πŸ’

I remember Mr. Hobbs as a man that I respected and admired. When I was a young man he gave me an opportunity to work for him. Men like him, showed young men like myself what it meant to take care of your family. I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to know him. John Sneed

Sending prayers and heartfelt condolences to Christopher Hobbs Sr.,Debra Peevy-Hobbs and the entire Hobbs family....From Shirley Clark-Brown and Clinton Brown

What a powerful man of wisdom you was. Rest in the arms of ourLord.. With ❀ Love The Williams and Thomas Family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Strong & Jones Funeral Home, Inc. | Tallahassee, FL

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