Funeral service for Mr. John Calvin Hobbs, Jr., age 90, of Fayetteville, TN, will be conducted at 3 PM, Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Cyrston Church of Christ with Brother Greg Wiser and Brother Danny Gentry officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Hobbs was born on January 31, 1931 in Lincoln County, TN to the late J.C. Sr. and Addie Louise Fite Hobbs. He was a member of Cyruston Church of Christ. Junior worked for Cooks Pest Control for 39 years and was known as “The Bug Man”. After retirement he worked at the recycling center for several years. Junior was an Air Force Veteran and loved spending time with his family. Mr. Hobbs passed away May 14, 2021 at Donalson Care Center.
Survivors include his daughter, Karen Howell of Fayetteville; grandsons, Robert Chad Hedgepath (fiance Maranda) of Cornersville, Ayden Hedgepath and Cayden Maxwell of Fayetteville; and brother, Billy (Katherine) Hobbs of Fayetteville. He is preceded in death by his parents, J.C. and Addie Louise Hobbs; wife, Sue Hobbs; and a son, Aaron D. Hobbs.
Visitation with the family is from 1 PM – 3 PM on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Cyruston Church of Christ, GPS Address: 373 Swan Creek Road, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. John Calvin Hobbs, Jr.
Karen Im so sorry to hear about your dad he was a fine man. I always enjoyed being around him. I have thought about him alot over the years and wondered if he still lived on 2nd avenue I believe it was.My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jr. and my Mother were first cousins. My mother’s Dad Theo Fite and Jr”s Mom Aunt Addie were brother and sister. Kaymo, I had just sit with you at the Mexican place talking and you told me about your dad .I am so sorry to hear that news. just know that my LOVE THOUGHT AND PRAYERS are with you and tell Billy and the family I will be praying for them too. Jr was such a great cousin and friend to Mother, always enjoyed talking and laughing together when we we were younger and go to Aunt Addies or Mama Fites, May God bless you all as you go through this time, I am sure Mother and Jr are having a good talk with all our loved ones in Heaven. if you need to talk call me at 931-625-0989.
Good man. Worked with him at Tanners and thought of him as a friend after that.