Mr. James Hobbs was a precious gift that God had entrusted to Mrs. Laura B. Hobbs and Charles Pruitt. He was born on January 25, 1958 in Coffee County, Alabama. Later the family moved to Boston, Massachusetts where James attended school in the town of Brookline, after graduating from high school he attend Alabama State University, in Montgomery, Alabama.

James had a passion for the New England sports (Boston). He loved his family and food. James was the caretaker for his younger siblings for a number of years while growing up in Boston. He carefully watched over and protected them.

James moved to Jacksonville, Florida after graduating from college where he joined Faith United Miracle Temple and committed his life to Christ. It was there, that he met and later married Ms. La’Shun Reed. To this union was born one child, Jalin Tre’ll Hobbs.

James departed this life in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, November 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laura B. Hobbs, Jimmie L. Hobbs, and Charles Pruitt; brother, Edward White; sisters, Bobbie J. Stampers and Linda Watson; father-in-law, Willie. J. Reed; grandparents, Emma Caldwell, Lee Caldwell, Lougenia Hobbs, and Lorenzo Hobbs.

James leaves to cherish his memory with his son whom he loved dearly, Jalin Tre’ll Hobbs; ex-wife, LaShun Reed-Hobbs; five sisters, Annie Carson (Charlie) of Crestview, Florida, Lourene Scott of Ocala, Florida, Innetter Hobbs-White (Kenneth) of Huntsville, Alabama, Patricia H. Williams of Ocala, Florida, and Sylvia Hobbs of Stroughton, Massachusetts; two brothers, Willie R. Logan, of Maden, Massachusetts and Angelo Hobbs (Sandra) of Dorchester, Massachusetts; two aunts, Elder Marion E. Williams of Columbus, Georgia and Olean Nelson of Opp, Alabama; mother-in-law, Patricia Reed of Jacksonville, Florida; sister-in-law, Quantrenia Craig; brother-in-law, Walter Johnson (Alexandria); a special nephew, Jeremy Johnson all of Jacksonville, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

The funeral service for JAMES HOBBS will be held 11:00 am Saturday, November 19th, 2016 at the Faith United Miracle Temple 1860 West 5th Street JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209. The visitation will be 5:00 pm 7:00 pm , Friday, November 18th, 2016 at the Funerals By T. S. Warden 4315 North Main Street Jacksonville, FL 32206. Interment in Edgewood Cemetery. Please sign the family guest book and view the video tribute @ www.tswarden.com. Arrangements in care of Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC, 4315 N. Main Street, 765-1234