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Willie Hobson Obituary

Willie Spencer Hobson, 81, of Bedford, Va., died on Monday, February 2, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Sally Hobson; a daughter, Cynthia Kasey, of Harlem, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Lauren (Alphonso) Calloway, Kevin Kasey and Spencer Cherebin; three great-grandchildren; his mother, Evangelist Sarah Witcher; one brother, the Rev. Clyde (Annie) Hobson; one sister, Madora Nimely; one sister-in-law, Peggy Hobson; a brother-in-law, Robert (Macy) Butler; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2009, at Bedford Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Full Gospel Church Cemetery in Montvale, Va. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, February 5, 2009, after noon for viewing. Condolences can be emailed to [email protected]. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
Published by Roanoke Times on Feb. 4, 2009.

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Patricia (Hale) Burwell

February 7, 2009

Our hearts and prayers are with you during this saddened time.

Patricia (Hale) Burwell & Family

Evelyn Coles

February 6, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of your loss and we pray that time will wash away all tears. Sincerly with Love Evelyn Flood-Coles & Family Arlington,Tx

Phyllis & Kevin Dellis

February 6, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Rev.&Mrs.Samuel A.Wade&Family

February 5, 2009

To The Hobson Family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of yours as well as our love one.Our family goes way back and although we are sad, knowing that Willie has gone home to be with the Lord.He is no longer suffering ,no pain or heartache.Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. May you find peace and joy in knowing that as long as we live right we will all be with him again. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this time and the days ahead so if you need us just call us.

February 4, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Jenny and Peggy

Ronnie Reeves

February 4, 2009

God called his child home. We will fellowship together again one day. My prayers and condolences are with you and the family.

virginia coles

February 4, 2009

Sally we were sorry to hear of cousin Willie's passing,we are unable to make it home but our prayers are
with you and the rest of the family.
sympathetically yours
Rev.& Mrs. Walter Coles
(Sister & Walter)

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