Joedy A. Hobby

Joedy A. Hobby obituary

Joedy A. Hobby

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Crossroads Church Hwy 154 Campus

2564 Highway 154, Newnan, GA 30265

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Joedy Hobby Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Mr. Joedy Andrew Hobby, 70, of Moreland, formerly of Atlanta, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. He was born March 1, 1955, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Berrian "B.A." Andrew Hobby and Virginia Bishop Hobby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Berrian Avery Hobby and Judge C. Hobby, first wife, Teresa Torey Hobby, and daughter, Jennie Marie Hobby. Jody went to Sylvan High School and attended Crossroads Church in Newnan. He was a home builder by trade. He loved his wife, Deborah, who was the apple of his eye. He loved birds, especially hummingbirds, and drinking coffee with his wife while watching Hallmark movies. He always held Deborah's hand. He greatly adored all 11 of his grandchildren. Jody was a man of faith who loved Jesus. The celebration of life is 1:00 PM Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Crossroads Church, Hwy 154, with Pastor John Hobbs officiating. Rather than flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Crossroads Church, 3260 GA Hwy 16, Sharpsburg, GA 30277, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org Condolences may be expressed online at www.mckoon.com Survivors include wife, Deborah Hobby of Moreland; son, Berrian Avery Hobby of Grayson, GA; stepdaughter, Evelyn M. Fulcher of Stanford, VA; stepson, Stoy R. Fulcher of Loganville; brothers, Julian Hobby & wife Lane of Dunnellon, FL, Marlin Hobby & wife Jennifer of Carabelle, FL, and Mitchell Hobby & wife Terri of Sharpsburg; and extended family. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580

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Upcoming Events

Aug

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Funeral service

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Crossroads Church Hwy 154 Campus

2564 Highway 154, Newnan, GA 30265

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