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Roy Hobbs Obituary
Roy Houston Hobbs of Wilmington, NC passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at home.
He was born May 10, 1927 in Wilmington, NC the son of the late Roy Franklin Hobbs and Daisy Etta Bradshaw Hobbs. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Grace Gurganious Hobbs, his brother, James Franklin Hobbs, and his sister, Hazel Virginia Herring.
Roy learned to fly at the Carolina Beach Air Strip prior to serving his country honorably in the 508th Parachute Infantry of the United States Army during World War II.
He was in the first class of Wilmington College when classes were held at New Hanover High School.
Roy went to work for Piedmont Airlines as an aircraft mechanic and later retired as Captain after flying 32 years with Piedmont Airlines.
He was formerly an Elder and member of Little Chapel On The Boardwalk at Wrightsville Beach, NC and was currently a member of St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church.
He was a 32nd degree mason, a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies, Civitan Club, QB, and Cape Fear Country Club.
Being an avid sailor, he was Past Commodore of Wrightsville Beach Ocean Racing Association, Past Commodore of the Carolina Yacht Club, and Past Commodore of the South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association.
He leaves behind Merle Pittman Murray Hobbs, whom he married in 2007, two daughters, Melodee Hobbs Wynne and husband Jim of Teachey, NC, and Leigh Hobbs Murray and husband Brad of Wilmington, NC; and one granddaughter, Olivia Grace Murray.
Friends are welcome to visit the family at 2620 Mayfair Dr., Wilmington, NC 28403
Memorial services will be held 11am Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to The Alzheimer's Foundation or to Lower Cape Fear Hospice.
Memories and Condolences
for Roy Hobbs
Rachel and Huw Christopher
August 12, 2016
Thank you for letting us hear this sad news. It was such a privilege for us to work with Roy for so many years at the Little Chapel on the Boardwalk. We appreciated all of the leadership which he and Grace, Melodee and Leigh gave in the life of that congregation while we were there. May God continue to bless, comfort and strengthen all of you in your sorrow.
Rachel and Huw
Gwynn Honeycutt
August 3, 2016
Dear family, Leigh and Melodee,
We were saddened by Roy's passing. I enjoyed working with him, and Larry , Alliison and I enjoyed him so much at LCOB. We hope your faith and the love of friends and family will help you through this difficult time
Much love,
Larry and Gwynn
Allison
Jay, Denise and Rebecca Holden
August 3, 2016
Dear Leigh, Brad and Olivia,
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Betty Marshburn Maynard
August 2, 2016
I enjoyed working with Roy. He was a true southern gentleman and very respectful of everyone around him. My prayers and heartfelt condolences go out to the family.
Carol Russell
August 1, 2016
Piedmont has loss another special family member. He was always a joy to fly with and such a nice happy person to be around. So sorry for your loss he will be missed by all.
August 1, 2016
Dear Leigh and Melodee,
Uncle Roy as we called him meant a great deal to us in past years. Both of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sue and CM Philips, Winter Park, Florida
Forrest Brown
August 1, 2016
Melodee, your Mom and Dad were great neighbors in Pine Valley. Roy got my job at Piedmont for me. So sorry to hear of his passing. Bless you
Cory Gore
July 31, 2016
Dear Leigh and Melodee,
I am so sorry to hear of Roy's passing. You know how much he meant to me. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cory
George Sloan
July 31, 2016
Dear Leigh and Melodee, my brothers Bill and Tim join me in expressing condolences on the passing of your wonderful dad Roy, and are thankful that he was blessed with such a long and fulfilling life. Goodness, our families go back for so long - I have a photo of our lovely mothers together that was taken in the late 1950's! Please know that we're thinking of you at this difficult time -
Nancy Gillespie
July 31, 2016
Such a fine gentleman to fly with. He will be always loved and missed by his Piedmont family.
Randy Allen
July 31, 2016
Capt. Roy will be missed! Have known Roy for many years and he was a kind and gentle person,we flew together many a trip...
Bill Morgan
July 31, 2016
God Bless You Roy. That place were all the the good guys go is starting to fill up.
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