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Robert S. Hobson

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Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park

7250 Washington Blvd

Elkridge, Maryland

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Memorial Gathering

Sep. 6, 2025

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park

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Robert Hobson Obituary

Robert Spencer Hobson, age 81, of Owings Mills, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Born on April 21, 1944, in Virginia, he was the beloved son of Earl Harris Hobson and Thelma Rae Hobson (née Atkinson).

Robert was the loving husband of the late Barbara Mae Hobson. He is survived by his devoted children, Robert Kenneth Hobson and Eric Bruce Hobson (wife Cindy); cherished grandchildren, Collin and Hannah Hobson, and the late Daniel Castillo; and great-grandchildren, Brianna Hobson, Walker Hobson, and Darien Castillo. He also leaves behind his brother, John Brady, and his devoted companion, Joyce Foy.

A proud veteran, Robert honorably served in the United States Army. He was an avid fan of the Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles, enjoying many games at Camden Yards with his favorite chili dogs and beer. He loved spending time with family, taking long walks, and watching space launches. Robert also treasured his cruises, especially to Alaska and the Bahamas, and had a fondness for dining on salmon.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, 7250 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075. A Memorial Service will follow at 12:00 p.m., with inurnment at Meadowridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to www.cancer.org.

Robert's warm spirit and passions will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Aug. 31, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Robert Hobson

Sep

6

Memorial Gathering

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park

7250 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075

Sep

6

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park

7250 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075

Sep

6

Inurnment

1:00 p.m.

Meadowridge Memorial Park

7250 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075

Funeral services provided by:

Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park

7250 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075

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