William Calvin Hobbs, Jr., 71, of Columbia, KY, son of the late William C. Hobbs, Sr. and Juanita Jones Hobbs, was born on May 10, 1950 in Henryetta, Oklahoma and departed this life on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Calvin served his country honorably in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He retired from the maintenance division of Scott Papers in Bowling Green and moved to Holmes Bend on Green River Lake. Calvin was known to be able to repair just about anything. He enjoyed troubleshooting and coming up with a solution. Calvin was an avid bass and crappie fisherman and thoroughly enjoyed living on the lake. He also enjoyed watching minor league baseball and all types of racing. He had a special companion in his dog, Dexter, who would often go with him to McDonald’s for a treat.
Calvin was preceded in death by one son, Mike Hobbs in 2011.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 22 years: Suzanne Grant Hobbs of Columbia
1 one & daughter-in-law: Billy and Diana Hobbs of Texas
3 daughters: Lisa Stofer of Maryland, Pam Hobbs of Arkansas and Jennielynn Bennett of Glasgow
9 grandchildren: Alyssa Hobbs, Chelsie Manning, Cameron Dempsey Stofer, Haylee Hobbs, Sierra Stearns, Zachery Stearns, Evan Likens, Henry Hobbs and Joseph Hobbs
1 brother: Bobby Hobbs of Oklahoma
His father-in-law: Dr. Edward W. “Doc” Grant of Greensburg
Brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law: Sherry & Terry Arnold of Columbia and Kerry & Kerrie Grant of Maryland
A host of other relatives and friends
Funeral Service: Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 11:00amCT at Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg
Visitation: Wednesday from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT at Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home
Graveside service: Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 1:30pmCT at Bowling Green Gardens in Bowling Green, KY with full military honors
Pallbearers: Shad Grant, Jude Kingrey, Kevin Justice, Johnathon Vaughn, Aiden Grant and Kerry Grant
Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg is in charge of the arrangements.
