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Gregory Hobbs Obituary
July 26, 1958 - October 20, 2023
Raleigh, North Carolina - Gregory Charles Hobbs, 65, died Friday, October 20, in Austin, Texas. He will be greatly missed.
Born in Raleigh in the summer of 1958 at the old Rex Hospital on Wade Avenue, he is the son of Douglas M. Hobbs of Raleigh and the late Teresa Gallagher Hobbs. He graduated from The Judson School in Scottsdale, AZ and East Carolina University.
Greg had a great passion for all things real estate. He absolutely loved all aspects of the business, above all, caring for and building his relationship with his customers. When he was a teenager, he helped renovate the Lawyers Building in downtown Raleigh, which motivated him toward his career. After graduating from ECU, he moved to Houston,TX, where he met his wife, Mary, and had three children. He worked several years for Jones Lang Wootton, now JLL, and he was delighted to be there. He brought his family back to Raleigh in 1995 and began his new company, Hobbs Properties. Greg was continuously encouraged by his father and the two of them loved working and spending time together. Greg always persevered and looked for ways to improve.
He loved spending time at his farm in Milton, NC, especially with family, and had a lot of fun "driving" cars at VIR. One of his favorite memories was before his daughter's wedding when loads of family, in town for the wedding, gathered at the barn for Christmas dinner. Charlie, Teddy, and Uncles Chip and Mark broke out the guitars and banjo, and led the family in fun and cheerful song. It was a happy time.
Greg desired to love and serve Jesus well, and was grateful for his Catholic upbringing. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and found his home in the Legion of Mary, seeing it as a path to holiness and a way to share his love for God. He loved his family with all his heart and encouraged his children to put God first and do their best with the talents they were given.
Greg is survived by his wife, Mary, his father, Douglas, his children Gregory Charles Jr. "Charlie", Rosemary Watson (Geoff) Daniel, and Edward Gallagher "Teddy", his three grandchildren, Wesley Watson Daniel, Georgia Lee Daniel, and Elizabeth Grey Daniel, his sister Sheila (Steve) Warrick, brothers Chris (Martha), Steve (Gwenn), and Sean (Betsy), and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Raleigh at 11:00 am (Rosary at 10:30) on Friday October 27, with a reception following. Please consider donating to birthchoicewake.org in Greg's memory.
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Memories and Condolences
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Theresa Mcbroom
February 14, 2025
You are missed by everyone as much today as when you went to your heavenly forever home. We will all be united once again in Gods time, until then keep praying for your family and friends.
Terri M
Tommy Alligood
December 20, 2024
Always spoke with my good friend Greg at Christmas- thinking of him and his family during this holiday - praying for peace and memories
Peter Mac Manus
December 19, 2024
Well it has been a trip around the sun and I still miss Greg. We spoke on the phone 2 or 3 weeks before his passing and I looked forward to speaking with him after Christmas.
Theresa Mcbroom
October 21, 2024
I can hardly believe it´s been a year and I think about him quite often when we worked closely with the Anderson Drive office closing. Think about his family and keeping you in prayer
Buddy & Polly Holt
October 20, 2024
Can't believe Greg's been gone a year now! Spent a wonderful weekend at the Farm in Milton with Mary and reminiscing. We miss you so much!!
Tommy Alligood
October 18, 2024
Miss my good friend Greg - think of him often - gone way too early- focusing on our memories-
Denise Adams
October 18, 2024
Greg Hobbs was an intelligent and kind man. The world needs more like him.
Stuart
March 14, 2024
I always liked working for him. Intelligent strong minded. Great businessman
Steve Hobbs
January 21, 2024
No words...
Dave Hodge
January 10, 2024
Mary sorry it has taken me so long to respond. I had no idea Greg was sick. I know I didn't see you guys on a regular basis but it was good that Charlie Russell always seemed to get people together. My sincere condolences for you and your children.
Terri McBroom
November 14, 2023
God Bless you all during this difficult time. Knowing Gregg is with our Lord will comfort Mary and the family until we meet again. I so much enjoyed working with him, a beautiful person inside and out.
Terri Raleigh Capitol ENT
Kathleen carter
November 13, 2023
Mary and Family, I just stumbled across Gregs obituary! I'm so heartbroken for you!! Rest assured I am sending lots of prayers of strength and comfort in navigating your loss. I imagine him in Heaven living it up with God, Mary, and Jesus with a beer, bonfire and a banjo! And hay bales. Not sure why, but that's what I see! I will be donating to his charity and Mary, IF I can do anything at all please let me know it would be an honor!!! If you want to pray together sometime I'm up for it! I sure miss you and think of u everyday and sending lots of love to u and your family!! You are the best! Prayerfully love you so much! Love Kathleen (legion of Mary alum)
Eric Christian - Brock Contract Services
November 1, 2023
Greg was a great guy and great customer. He will be greatly missed.
John McBrayer
October 30, 2023
Mary and Family,
So sorry to see this and please accept our most sincere condolences. I always looked forward to the occassional call from Greg. He was one of a kind.
Denise Adams
October 30, 2023
Greg was always so helpful and ready to share his resources of knowledge. And, always made people feel important. Will miss him greatly !
Thinking of the family during this time of grief. Grief can be so hard, but the special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Olga M Monroe
October 27, 2023
Dearest Mary and family,
You, your family and Greg´s Soul are in my constant thoughts and prayers. I am out of town and so sorry that I didn´t make OLL today. Saying Divine Mercy Chaplets for Greg and contributed to Birthchoice in his honor. We were at OLL since Kindergarten in the same grade. So much to love and prayers to all of you. Olga Santo Tomas Monroe
Emmanuel Dekpe
October 27, 2023
Greg made sure our needs were met during our quest for an office space. He always had this smile with him which was effective, and made you want to smile back, we will surely miss him.
David "Duke" Williamson
October 27, 2023
Greg was a great friend but he is gone much too early. Our love and thoughs are with his Family and friends this day. Lori & Duke Williamson
Juan Dirociel
October 27, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
JUAN DIROCIEL
Dave and Clara Downing Bain
October 26, 2023
We were so sad to hear about Mr. Hobbs passing . I have had many conversations with Mr. Hobbs and I knew that he was a believer in Jesus Christ ... To be absent from the body is to be present with Our Lord......Farewell Greg, we will meet again one day .
Larry Helm
October 26, 2023
Greg was a good man that I had the honor of knowing.
I got to know him at the race track and his farm house that he generously shared. He was a kind man and will be missed.
I made a contribution in his name at birth choice. My sincere condolences are offered to his family.
Ralph Mozingo
October 26, 2023
I´d like to offer my heart felt condolences to Greg´s family. Greg was a good man. I´m very fortunate to have had him as a friend and employer. He will surely be missed.
Melvin & Terri Kahle
October 26, 2023
We were so sad to hear of Greg´s passing. He was a joy to be around. He always made us feel welcome. We loved spending time with Greg and his family at the Hobb Farm and Wrightsville Beach.He was the best host. He will be missed. Gone too soon. Heaven gained an angel. Love and prayers to his family.
Regina M. Brooks - DCDEE
October 26, 2023
My sincere condolences to the Hobbs Family. Mr. Hobbs was a wonderful gentleman. I met and worked with him closely when our agency moved into the 333 Six Forks building. He was always accommodating to meet our agency needs. I would occasionally see him in passing and he would wave. Truly a wonderful gentleman.
Steve Byrd
October 26, 2023
To Mary and the children, Mr. Hobbs and all of his other family members, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Greg and I became friends over the last few years, and I will very much miss him along with you and his many friends. He was a man of great faith, integrity, and deep love and commitment for his family, and I trust that he is with our loving Lord and Savior.
Maria alcorn
October 26, 2023
I love thinking about Uncle Greg at the farm in North Carolina. I'll always remember how his face would light up when we greeted him and sat down for drinks or a card game during holidays, surrounded by family. His warm, welcoming smile, tinged with mischief, is something I see in his kids, especially Teddy. I fondly recall a time when he spoke about his love for Aunt Mary. I remember him looking at her and saying something along the lines of, 'She's so pretty; she could have chosen anyone, and for some reason, she chose me.' I remember the smile on his face, a moment when Aunt Mary shared a glance, raised her eyebrows, and said 'well,' much like Mimi or Aunt Janie. I believe Uncle Greg hugged her and kissed her on the cheek. It was cute. I love Charlie, Teddy, and Rosie deeply, and I know they loved their dad. Wishing all my cousins a wonderful time in Raleigh this weekend.
Holly West
October 26, 2023
I am so sorry to learn about this and will be thinking of all of you. He will surely be missed by many.
Mickey & Lysle
October 26, 2023
Dear Mary, Rosemary, Charlie and Teddy, I am absolutely Heartbroken. Greg, your Dad, IS a great man and our friendship and the Honor of being a God Father is without question one of my greatest treasures. Lysle and I fondly remember our trip to the Farm to celebrate Greg's Birthday with y'all's Friends and Family!! I'm very sorry that I will not be able celebrate Greg's life with y'all but please know that you are all Hobbs/Comstock Familes in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I may do, please do not hesitate to call on me. All my Love, Mickey
Peter MacManus
October 25, 2023
I am saddened to read this about Greg. We are away from Raleigh with guests and cannot be in church tomorrow. We spoke maybe 3 weeks ago before I was traveling sans internet. We were to visit with him in the near future. My prayers go to Mary and the children.
Clay Young
October 25, 2023
Greg was a good man who lived a virtuous life. I am thankful for Greg´s friendship. Greg´s humor and joie de vivre was a blessing to all who knew him.
Mary, you and the Hobbs family are in our prayers.
Clay and Mary Young
Carol Kahle
October 24, 2023
We have many fond memories of Greg at your farm, the Kahle farm and at Wrightsville beach. He was a southern gentleman with a welcoming smile and a joy to be around. Sending big hugs to Mary and the Hobbs family.
Love,
Carol and the Kahle family
John Korzekwinski
October 24, 2023
Nothing I can say could be enough of a fitting tribute to the great husband, father, and friend no longer among us here on earth; Greg, you were truly a dear friend, beyond generous to all, and incredible witness to the Faith.
Jean Hunt
October 24, 2023
Teddy and all of the family, my love and prayers go out to all of you at this time of loss and sorrow. I felt that I was close to your Dad because he was so much a part of your life and you relied so much on him. God bless you all and keep in touch....Jean Hunt
Hrideep
October 24, 2023
For several years, we had the privilege of knowing Greg, whom we affectionately refer to as Br. Greg. He's been a source of great admiration for us. Every time we spent together, I cherished the pearls of wisdom he shared.
Greg was not only a man of profound faith and prayer but also an active member of the Legion, always eager to serve the Lord. His life was a testament to his missionary spirit, constantly striving to guide others toward the path of faith.
His love for his family was immeasurable, and he spoke of them with boundless admiration and pride. He had said numerus time that his greatest blessing is his wonderful family that he is blessed with.
The numerous occasions on which Greg and his wife, Mary, generously welcomed us into their home are too numerous to tally. His absence will be deeply felt by all of us. We consider it a true blessing to have known both him and Mary and will forever treasure every moment we spent with Br. Greg.
Br. Greg , You fought a good fight and now it´s time for your eternal reward.
We extend our deepest condolences to the Hobbs family.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Hrideep and Minnu
Kristen Brannock
October 23, 2023
Your Dad was a giant of a man. I know he is enjoying his first days in paradise, because he was truly a loving and faithful servant here on earth. May our Lord wrap your family up in His comfort and peace.
Lizzie Gildner
October 22, 2023
I shared many Holy Hours with Mr Hobbs. May our Eucharistic Lord mend all mourning hearts and console all family and friends. I pray that Greg will be united with Christ, Mary, and the saints in heaven.
Chris and Anne Wolfe
October 22, 2023
Oh, Mary, Anne and I are so very sorry. What a good man you married -- so generous. We'll be keeping him in our prayers.
Caroline Nanners
October 22, 2023
I will never forget the time Greg took my sister and me on his boat with his niece. We also have so many good memories going to the farm in Milton before our family vacation. Greg also gave us our family pet Raleigh. We will miss you Greg!
Fr Anthony Sortino
October 22, 2023
My heart goes out to you Mary and family as I mourn the early passing of such a wonderful man, friend, and fellow worker in the vineyard of the Lord. May the Lord console you and bring Greg to his rest with the Lord and our family in Heaven, reminding us to remember the good he did in life and the joys we all await in Heaven!
Sheila Powell
October 22, 2023
Dear Sheila, Mr. Hobbs , wife, children, and all family ..I did not know Greg...but am a friend of Sheila and Steve...I am saddened for the loss of your previous one...having lost my three brothers...as a sister...I know how it feels ..but we have hope as believers ,we know there us victory in Jesus and this curse of death has been defeated...I pray for grace, and peace in the coming days ahead.. God touch you all ...
Paula Radford Bowen and Family
October 21, 2023
TO Shelia and Mr. Hobbs and family. I am sincerely saddened to hear of the passing of your brother. I know your family has always been very tight nit. Prayers for God to comfort you all today and in the days ahead! <><
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