Billy P. Hobby, age 75, of Marietta, GA passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Monday, May 20, 2013 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory with Rev. Richard Hemphill and Bishop Keith Gunter officiating. Interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park.
Born in Broxton, GA, Mr. Hobby retired from General Motors after a career as a Mill Wright. He served on a Building Committee at Smyrna Church of God, and is currently a member of Trinity Fellowship. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Caleb Hobby.
Survivors include:
Wife: Shelby Hobby, Marietta, GA
Children: Preston W. (Jill) Hobby, Smyrna, GA
Gregory Scott (Shannon) Hobby, Powder Springs, GA
Michelle Hobby (Larry) Taylor, Marietta, GA
Jeffrey Alan (Renee) Hobby, Powder Springs, GA
3 Sisters: Frances Ledbetter, Douglasville, GA
Tommie Hicks, Marietta, GA
Redona Hicks, Gainesville, GA
Grandchildren: Chase, Trae, Hayden, Cameron, Simone, Braxton, and Carson Hobby; Alan, Rachel and Jessica Taylor; and Justin, Cole, Chadd and Kaleigh Hobby
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Fellowship in memory of Bill Hobby.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 4pm until 8pm and Monday from 9am until 11am at the funeral home.