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Raymond Hobbs Obituary

Raymond Hobbs, 87, loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 5th, 2012. Born in Springfield Massachusetts to Walden and Blanche Hobbs, he was graduated from Bates College (BA) in Lewiston Maine, and from Harvard University (MBA) in Cambridge Massachusetts. He worked for over 45 years for Gulf Oil and then Chevron Oil. He was a long-time member of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder for many years and where he taught confirmation classes for over a decade. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Rev. Dr. William F. Hobbs and sister Carolyn Hobbs Holgerson, and his grandson James. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nancy Clough Hobbs, his daughter Susan and her husband, Barry, his son David and his wife, Gretchen, and grandchildren Christopher and Sarah. He also leaves his sister-in-law, Barbara Hobbs and many nieces and nephews. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Blanche and Walden Hobbs scholarship fund at Bates College, Lewiston, Maine.

Published by Houston Chronicle on Aug. 19, 2012.
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I worked with Ray at Chevron. He was a wonderful man, helpful, friendly and always smiling. May God comfort you and bring you peace during this difficult time.

Jeanene Oprea-Swanson

August 20, 2012

I worked with Ray at Gulf then Chevron. He was a wonderful man. I remember most his helpfulness and friendly smile. I hope happy memories comfort you.

Pat (Suttle) Ebeling

August 18, 2012

Ray was my boss for several years at Gulf/Chevron. He was a wonderful man whose quiet guidance was instrumental to me. I shall always be grateful for the opportunity to know and work with Ray Hobbs. May peace be with you.

Joyce Klejbuk

August 17, 2012

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