Visitation: Friday, April 25, 2025
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Visitation Location: Postell’s Mortuary Chapel
811 North Powers Drive
Orlando, Florida
Service Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Service Time: 11:00 AM
Service Location: EBON Temple, Inc.
7001 Wallace Road
Orlando, Florida
Obituary:
James Sylvester Hobbs, 72, of Orlando, departed this life on Saturday, April 12, 2025. James, a lifelong resident of Orlando, was born on April 4, 1953 to the late Earlie B. and Sylvester C. Hobbs, Sr. He was a dedicated employee at Owens and Minor Warehouse Company for several years.
He was an active member of Miracle Tabernacle and later joined EBON Temple Inc. Orlando before his health began to decline. He instilled love, wisdom, and Christian values for all of his family to follow. He loved fishing, baking, and was a die hard fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He was an extraordinary and giving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
James is survived by his loving wife, Debbie D. Hobbs; children, Demetria Hobbs, Taylor (Krystle) Hobbs, Brandon Hobbs; siblings, Minnie Woodard, Wylie (Alton) Bailey, Lucy Hobbs-Tullis, Dr. Leonard (Charlotte) Hobbs, Pastor Joe (Sylvia) Hobbs, Sammie Hobbs; 3 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 4-6PM at the mortuary. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, 11:00 AM at EBON Temple, Inc. 7001 Wallace Road, Orlando with Pastor Joe C. Hobbs, officiating. Interment: Washington Park Cemetery, Orlando.
13 Comments
He was such a loving person being knowing him all my life and we love are Dallas Cowboys every season we would talk about how good we know we will be I am praying for my Family offering my Condolences to you all I God has you in his hands another angel gone home now Rabi your Cowgirl sister will miss you so much ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Rest in peace, Rabbi, Deacon, James Hobbs our condolences to the family. We are praying that God will strengthen you in this time of grief and loss.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️
Rabbi was always the same no matter when you saw him, he showed love to everyone he came in contact with, yes he will be truly missed.our prayer and condolences 💐 to the entire family.🙏🏽🙏🏽 such a loving family.
Hobbsie, I’m so sorry for your loss and the heartbreak you and your family are going through. I only met James briefly, but I know he loved and was loved fiercely. May he rest peacefully until you meet again…. In a really long time.
My deepest condolences to you Debbie and your family, May God give you strength, May he rest in peace 💐
James’ life is a cherished soul whose presence touched the lives of many. There are no words, so we find comfort in sharing stories on the impact James had on our hearts.
James was more than just a name; he shared kindness, warmth, and strength. He had a laugh that was so deep it could make you smile back. We are fortunate to know him. He was dedicated to his family and friends. He brought joy to all of us. James mark will never fade.
We take solace in the memories we’ve shared, Though James may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in our hearts forever.
To his family: find peace and strength holding on to each other. We all love you Hobbs family.
My Heart goes out too his Queen Debbie and his entire Families!! Rabbi was one of many very humble man kind hearted ❤️ person he never changed was always the same we will miss him But God loved him best
Blessed be the name of the Lord Jesus Christ in all things. My heart ❤️ is with you and your family.
Please Lord, surround My Sister Debbie and her family and those that know and love her with your angels of comfort on high.
Lord, let her walk in you knowing that you have surrounded and given her peace that surpasses all understanding.
Lord, touch those that do not know you in the pardon of sin so that they would honor you with their heart mind soul spirit and life as they reflect on the life of James Hobbs and know that his transition was not in vain and part of your plan.
Lord, remember this family today and each one that has been touched by his life, in Jesus precious name I pray amen, amen and amen.
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My deepest sympathies to my dear big sister Debbie… she and (Rab) James’ immediate and extended family’s.
The loss of my 1st and favorite brother in-law weighs heavily upon me. A man who knowingly and unknowingly taught me so much just from watching him throughout the decades of being family. A fine example to both imitate and emulate, these lessons won’t soon be lost or misused. Our Lord has him with the angels now. He’ll be largely missed, but never forgotten. Rest easy and in paradise. ✝️🙏🏽
Go COWBOYS!!! 🤍🩶💙
Our Sincere Condolences to you Pastor Hobbs and the family. May you find strength in the Lord during this time.
My Brother Pastor Joe Hobbs praying for you and your family my friend that God will do as He always does heal and comfort.
We are very sorry for your loss. We at the Pine Castle Church of Christ are praying for the family, including our Mr. Eldolgie Crawford, brother-in-law to Mr. Hobbs.
I was saddened to hear about the passing of James. My thoughts and prayers go out to Deb and the family. Please know that I love you no matter how far away or how much time has passed.
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