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Orlando Hobbs Obituary



HOBBS ORLANDO STERLING HOBBS, Esq. Passed away on July 15, 2010 in Orlando, FL, formerly of Washington, DC. As an attorney, he worked for the federal government and retired after 20 years of service as Director of Investigations for EEOC. He is survived by his wife, LaVonne; six step-children and 10 grandchildren; a brother, Addison; sister and brother-in-law, Alvergia and James Guyton; a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial Service, Saturday, August 14, 12 Noon at First Baptist Church of N. Brentwood, 4000 Wallace Rd., N. Brentwood, MD.

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Published by The Washington Post from Aug. 7 to Aug. 13, 2010.

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James Holley

August 14, 2010

Mr. Landy's smile, warn nature, and welcoming disposition will be missed. He always made me smile when I saw him.

Charles McCarty

August 13, 2010

Condolences and God's Graces to the family on the passing of this fine and gentle man.

Rev. Aneatha Robinson

August 13, 2010

Rev. Lavonne & family:

My heartfelt condolences on the loss of Orlando. May you be comforted by the love of all who will remember him fondly.

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