Obituary for Jerry Nathan Hobbs
Jerry "The Drummer" Hobbs, 78, of Toledo, was born June 3, 1941 to the union of Jerry N. and Beadie Hobbs. Jerry transitioned from life November 2, 2019 at home.
Jerry was a proud graduate of Jesup W. Scott High School in 1959, where he ran track and field. After graduation he was a volunteer coach. As a young entrepreneur he obtained his CDL in 1967 and over the course of years he developed and ran many businesses. In 2001 Jerry retired from Jeep.
Jerry had a great love for music, TV and radio commercials and found great joy performing as a DJ.
Jerry was an avid reader, metaphysical phenomenon, history, Civil War, and car manufacturing were among his favorites.
He was preceded in death by parents Jerry N. and Beadie Hobbs, step father Mack Lockhart, grandson Edward L. Hobbs II.
Jerry leaves to cherish his memory wife of 48 years Mary A. Hobbs, son Edward L. Hobbs (Diane Powell), granddaughter Ashley M. Hobbs, beloved pet Jake, and a host of loving friends and family.
Special thank you to Rolita Noble, Roger Ramsey, and Edward Blanchard.
Jerry was a proud graduate of Jesup W. Scott High School in 1959, where he ran track and field. After graduation he was a volunteer coach. As a young entrepreneur he obtained his CDL in 1967 and over the course of years he developed and ran many businesses. In 2001 Jerry retired from Jeep.
Jerry had a great love for music, TV and radio commercials and found great joy performing as a DJ.
Jerry was an avid reader, metaphysical phenomenon, history, Civil War, and car manufacturing were among his favorites.
He was preceded in death by parents Jerry N. and Beadie Hobbs, step father Mack Lockhart, grandson Edward L. Hobbs II.
Jerry leaves to cherish his memory wife of 48 years Mary A. Hobbs, son Edward L. Hobbs (Diane Powell), granddaughter Ashley M. Hobbs, beloved pet Jake, and a host of loving friends and family.
Special thank you to Rolita Noble, Roger Ramsey, and Edward Blanchard.