Randy

Hobbs

Randy Hobbs passed away on Sunday March 16 after a long illness.

Randy was born in Thomasville, Georgia to Joyce Hobbs Green and John Felton Hobbs on September 9, 1952.

Randy grew up in Barwick, GA hunting, fishing, exploring, and playing basketball. He earned spending money by mowing neighbor's yards and the church's yard and cemetery with his brother. Randy enjoyed telling stories of being paid to slap labels on watermelons in the train cars because he was so little, as well as picking cotton and tobacco.

After graduating from Brooks County High School, he attended Valdosta State College receiving a Bachelor's in Education and taught 3 years at Brooks County High School. He met his wife during that time who was also a teacher. While dating, she traveled with him to games when he was a basketball referee in South Georgia.

After marrying Joan in 1978, they moved to Griffin, GA where Randy continued to teach Social Studies at Griffin High School. He then completed his Masters and Specialist degrees at West Georgia College. He finished his educational career as Facilities Director at Griffin Spalding County School System.

Randy initiated the Griffin Spalding System's Credit Union which later merged with The Southern Credit Union. He enjoyed serving on the Credit Union's Board of Directors for 32 years.

Randy and Joan loved to travel, garden, and spend time at home with their dogs. Randy collected vintage Coke bottles having over 10,000 in his collection at one time. He also enjoyed buying and selling cars. While enjoying his retirement he learned woodworking and turning to create unique and beautiful bowls.

Randy is survived by Joan, his wife of 47 years. His mother Joyce, brother C. Johnny Hobbs (Denise) and many aunts, uncles, in-laws, nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 22nd at 1:30. at Barwick Baptist Church, Barwick, GA. A Celebration of Life will be held later.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to local Humane Society or American Kidney Foundation www.kidneyfund.org 11921 Rockville Pike, Ste. 300, Rockville, MD 20852