Photo courtesy of Andrews Mortuary and Crematory - Market Street Chapel - Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina
May 10, 1927 – Jul 30, 2016
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...
Read MoreThank 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
Rachel and Huw Christopher
August 12, 2016 | Pasadena, CA
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
Gwynn Honeycutt
August 03, 2016 | Leland, NC
Dear Leigh, Brad and Olivia,
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jay, Denise and Rebecca Holden
August 03, 2016 | Holden Beach, NC
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.
Betty Marshburn Maynard
August 02, 2016 | Wilmington, NC
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.
Carol Russell
August 01, 2016 | Wilmington, NC
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
August 01, 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
Forrest Brown
August 01, 2016 | Lexington, SC
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
Cory Gore
July 31, 2016 | Wilmington, NC
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 -
George Sloan
July 31, 2016