Mr. Zedekiah Hobbs' Obituary
Dudley - With utmost Sympathy and Compassion, we, the professionals at Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Hobbs and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Zedekiah Hobbs, 79.
Zedekiah Ray Hobbs was born to the late Abraham Hobbs and Carolinga Brown Hobbs on November 21, 1947. On January 9, 2026, God called his name and he answered.
Ray, as most people called him, married Linda Braswell Hobbs on December 6, 1980. Ray attended Central High School in Pikeville, NC. After completing his education, he was drafted into the Army in 1968. After completing 2 years in the Army, he worked for General Industries. Before retiring, he drove trucks for Allen & Company. He enjoyed fishing, repairing things and helping his neighbors.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter Molisia B. Council, his brothers Eugene, James Earl, Jasper, and John Hobbs; and one sister, Mary Hobbs McKinnon.
Loving memories will linger in the hearts of his wife and friend Linda Braswell Hobbs, His son Raynardo Nobles; Two daughters Latasha Dudley and Demisha (Allen) Gaines. 17 grandchildren; Xavier Nobles, Jamale and Victor Braswell, Latefah and Shateifah Ingram, De’Quan ( Shekeya) Braswell’ Shadae Braswell, Jazzlyn and Tiyez Dudley, Markita Kornegay, Ronald Howell III, Jiliyah Gaines, Dezhar, Jylon, Nikera, and Salik Council and Qunicy Aycock. 17 Great grandchildren; A’ziya, Keymia, Terrance Jr., Amarion, Unique, Sincere, Jaisere, Tristan, Jaiquel, Keymoni, Destiny, Jaziah, Skylar, Sydni, Mariah, Jalayah, and Jhalani. Special daughter-in-law Joyce Raison Sister-in-laws; Anna Hall, Evelyn Braswell, Judy Boyle, Robin Braswell, Pamela (Fred) Bynum, Arlesia (Abdorabo) Alwalsha, Annie and Rosalyn Braswell. Brother-in-laws; Charles (Sharon) Stevens, Jackie (Antoinette) Braswell, James, Derrick and George Braswell and Shawn Waiters. Special Nephews; Larry and Bobby Hobbs. Special Nieces; Margie, Nita, and Rita.
Gone Fishing
If someone should ask for me, tell’em Heaven is where I’ll be.I’ve finished all my life’s chores, and now I fish on Heaven’s shores.
The view is grand and the fishing’s great, but I yearn for you as I wait. I’ll save a spot on the river’s bend, for all those I call family and friend.
But for now, sail out to sea,and make a cast in my memory, to all the good times that you had,With me-your husband, your grandpa, and your dad.
And if the fish no longer bite,or seem no longer worth the fight,because it’s me that you’re missin’,Don’t worry-be glad-I’ve Gone Fishing!
Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations, LLC.
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