Obituary for James Alton Hobbs
James Hobbs, aka Jim or Alton, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2021 while in hospice care for a short time for a long term illness. He recently contracted COVID-19, which aggressively declined his condition.
Born October 11, 1942, in Wayne County, North Carolina to the late Andrew Hobbs and Maudie Lee Grant he was preceded in death by his wife, Susie Hobbs; daughter, Darlene Hobbs; newborn son, Steven Hobbs; granddaughter, Keris Davis; and sisters, Maude Tucker and Anita Hobbs. He is survived by his son, Sherman Hobbs; daughter, Tanya Anderson; grandchildren: Bernita Moultrie, Shalita Anderson Bowens (Everett), and Emmeica and Ivanna Anderson; great-grandchildren: Bernard B. Moultrie II, Brayden, Braxton, Bradley Moultrie-Ramsey, and Parish, Joshua, Amelia, Natalie, and Khyian Anderson; sisters: Judith Brown, Alberta Westbrook, and Carolyn Hobbs; a host of nieces, cousins, and longtime associates in the trucking industry.
James, was the son of a sharecropper. He additionally had the blessing of being the son of a strong “woman of God” who believed in ensuring a solid, loving household where a deep spiritual understanding was in place. James was the only son with sisters who were stern, protective and nurturing similar to their mom. He often joked of how he was “spoiled by his sister Judy of whom he remained close to until the end. He loved his sisters very much, often saying how proud he was to have his sister “Bert” as a nurse in the family. Furthermore; being so proud of his eldest sister Maude, who knew hard work moreover, having a strong work ethic which included a deep spiritual foundation which he admired. He had this special affection for his sister Carolyn. James loved her dearly. For the most part, he knew his late sister Anita would touch hearts, and this she did!
James, completed his senior year of high school in Holyoke, Massachusetts joining a handful of students of color to begin the end to segregation and open the door to others striving for equality and opportunity during the civil rights era. While in Holyoke, James enjoyed singing in a small group the “Flouresants” for a short while. Soon after, he was married and began having a family which did not take very long. James decided to go into the trucking industry in 1972 and remained working for a few different companies before becoming an owner-operator in the late 90’s until he suffered a massive stroke in 2007 sadly ending his trucking career. James taught his daughter, Tanya, everything he knew about the trucking industry. She would also have a career in trucking making her daddy quite happy. That happiness was interrupted when she announced she had joined the police force. He later grew very proud of her decision to serve in that capacity - and bragged every chance he got! The two shared a very special bond.
James remained in South Carolina for over twenty years. He enjoyed being with his family when not on the road. He spoiled his grandchildren and great-grandchildren to whom he was more like a father. He always had something to share with them regardless of how big or small. He loved to play his music along with enjoying and sharing the many stories of his travels while driving over the road or sharing a joke to make you laugh. His jokes could have you fall out in laughter or turn red in embarrassment. No one ever knew what he was going to say next! He also shared many memories of growing up in North Carolina. He did all of this while enjoying his cigarettes and coffee!
James will be remembered for his infectious smile, outspoken personality, funny sense of humor, generosity and proof that spiritual re-awakening exists...He was loved deeply and his memory will live on to the next. He loved watching Westerns, politics, football, basketball, and boxing.
James expressed frequently how much he loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed their visits which gave him time to spoil them with candy.
On behalf of the entire family, please accept our heartfelt appreciation for the care, acts of kindness, phone calls, and words of comfort regarding our loved one. We wish you all an abundance of blessings and pray you feel our heartfelt gratitude for everything. Thank You!!!!
A Celebration of Life and internment will be scheduled at a later date due to COVID precautions.
Born October 11, 1942, in Wayne County, North Carolina to the late Andrew Hobbs and Maudie Lee Grant he was preceded in death by his wife, Susie Hobbs; daughter, Darlene Hobbs; newborn son, Steven Hobbs; granddaughter, Keris Davis; and sisters, Maude Tucker and Anita Hobbs. He is survived by his son, Sherman Hobbs; daughter, Tanya Anderson; grandchildren: Bernita Moultrie, Shalita Anderson Bowens (Everett), and Emmeica and Ivanna Anderson; great-grandchildren: Bernard B. Moultrie II, Brayden, Braxton, Bradley Moultrie-Ramsey, and Parish, Joshua, Amelia, Natalie, and Khyian Anderson; sisters: Judith Brown, Alberta Westbrook, and Carolyn Hobbs; a host of nieces, cousins, and longtime associates in the trucking industry.
James, was the son of a sharecropper. He additionally had the blessing of being the son of a strong “woman of God” who believed in ensuring a solid, loving household where a deep spiritual understanding was in place. James was the only son with sisters who were stern, protective and nurturing similar to their mom. He often joked of how he was “spoiled by his sister Judy of whom he remained close to until the end. He loved his sisters very much, often saying how proud he was to have his sister “Bert” as a nurse in the family. Furthermore; being so proud of his eldest sister Maude, who knew hard work moreover, having a strong work ethic which included a deep spiritual foundation which he admired. He had this special affection for his sister Carolyn. James loved her dearly. For the most part, he knew his late sister Anita would touch hearts, and this she did!
James, completed his senior year of high school in Holyoke, Massachusetts joining a handful of students of color to begin the end to segregation and open the door to others striving for equality and opportunity during the civil rights era. While in Holyoke, James enjoyed singing in a small group the “Flouresants” for a short while. Soon after, he was married and began having a family which did not take very long. James decided to go into the trucking industry in 1972 and remained working for a few different companies before becoming an owner-operator in the late 90’s until he suffered a massive stroke in 2007 sadly ending his trucking career. James taught his daughter, Tanya, everything he knew about the trucking industry. She would also have a career in trucking making her daddy quite happy. That happiness was interrupted when she announced she had joined the police force. He later grew very proud of her decision to serve in that capacity - and bragged every chance he got! The two shared a very special bond.
James remained in South Carolina for over twenty years. He enjoyed being with his family when not on the road. He spoiled his grandchildren and great-grandchildren to whom he was more like a father. He always had something to share with them regardless of how big or small. He loved to play his music along with enjoying and sharing the many stories of his travels while driving over the road or sharing a joke to make you laugh. His jokes could have you fall out in laughter or turn red in embarrassment. No one ever knew what he was going to say next! He also shared many memories of growing up in North Carolina. He did all of this while enjoying his cigarettes and coffee!
James will be remembered for his infectious smile, outspoken personality, funny sense of humor, generosity and proof that spiritual re-awakening exists...He was loved deeply and his memory will live on to the next. He loved watching Westerns, politics, football, basketball, and boxing.
James expressed frequently how much he loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed their visits which gave him time to spoil them with candy.
On behalf of the entire family, please accept our heartfelt appreciation for the care, acts of kindness, phone calls, and words of comfort regarding our loved one. We wish you all an abundance of blessings and pray you feel our heartfelt gratitude for everything. Thank You!!!!
A Celebration of Life and internment will be scheduled at a later date due to COVID precautions.