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Obituary for James Raymond Hobbs James Raymond Hobbs
Covington Resident Was WestRock Employee

James Raymond Hobbs, 64, of Covington, Virginia died Thursday, July 9, 2020 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Hobbs was born April 14, 1956, the son of the late Willie Hobbs and Rachel Perry Hobbs Knight.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Derwin Hobbs.

He was employed on the #2 boiler at Westrock.

James was an avid outdoorsman to include hunting, fishing, and had rabbit and coon dogs as well. He was a former member of the Falling Spring Fire Department and Rescue Squad and was involved in bowling and softball leagues as well as did karate and was associated with the Mountain Thunder Motorcycle Club. Recently he was in a bass club with his son, Benjamin.

Surviving are his wife of 27 years, Sheila Wood Hobbs of Covington; his son and daughter-in-law, Benjamin and Kelley Jo Hobbs of Covington; his daughter and son-in-law, Jaimie and Nic Lomasney of Covington; his step-daughter, Shea Bogan of Hot Springs; five grandchildren, Kensi Lomasney, Emily Hobbs, Larkin Lomasney, Zoey Hobbs and Hatcher Lomasney; two step-grandchildren, Mickael Thrasher and Darien Thrasher; a sister Connie Hobbs of Rapid City, SD and Donna Hobbs of Manassas; two brothers: Melvin Hobbs and Wayne Hobbs, both of Yale; his mother-in-law, Loralee Wood and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the graveside in Alleghany Memorial Park with Rev. Doug Williams officiating.

The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Arritt Funeral Home.