Doris Earlene Johnson 1 DEC 1942 - 22 AUG 2022 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earlene Johnson Hobbs Obituary Earlene Johnson Hobbs, 79, left this world to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, August 22, 2022. Earlene was a quiet, Godly woman who began every day with her husband, Kermit, in prayer, asking the Lord to show them His plan for their lives for that day and for the faith and strength to live it. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church and a faithful member of the Good News Bible Class. She graduated from Suffolk High School in 1961 and for some years afterward worked in the insurance business and at the family business, Hobbs-Adams Engineering Company. She later gave up her job to care for her family as a homemaker. Earlene particularly enjoyed cooking, and for more than forty years she hosted all her extended family at her home for Thanksgiving dinners. During those times, children who started out dining at the Kids' Table eventually saw their own children and grandchildren doing the same. She is survived by her husband, the love of her life, Oliver Kermit Hobbs, Jr., two sons, Neil T. Hobbs and wife Heather, and Wade T. Hobbs and wife Lori. She was blessed with five grandchildren, Nathan, Aaron, Wyatt, Callie, and Charlotte (Tessie). She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Robert (Bobby) Brinkley; sister-in-law, Cynthia (Cindy) Baker and numerous nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces. The family would also like to recognize her dear and faithful friend, Brenda Cowan. A celebration of Earlene's life will be held at First Baptist Church, 237 North Main Street, Suffolk, on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 3 PM. The family will receive friends in the Family Gathering Area at 2 PM in the church. Burial will take place at Holly Lawn Cemetery, Suffolk VA after the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the First Baptist Church Building Fund. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory, Downtown Suffolk is serving the family. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com. Suffolk Virginia Suffolk News Herald 25 Aug 2022 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 1 DEC 1942 - Suffolk, Virginia, USA] [Death: 22 AUG 2022 - Suffolk, Virginia, USA] ## Narrative summary of the obituary Earlene Johnson Hobbs, born 1 Dec 1942 in Suffolk, Virginia, died 22 Aug 2022 at age 79. She was survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, and extended family. ## Narrative summary of funeral services A celebration of life was held at First Baptist Church on 28 Aug 2022, followed by burial at Holly Lawn Cemetery, Suffolk, Virginia. ## Transcript Doris Earlene Johnson 1 December 1942 - 22 August 2022 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earlene Johnson Hobbs Obituary Earlene Johnson Hobbs, 79, left this world to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, 22 August 2022. Earlene was a quiet, godly woman who began every day with her husband, Kermit, in prayer, asking the Lord to show them His plan for their lives for that day and for the faith and strength to live it. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church and a faithful member of the Good News Bible Class. She graduated from Suffolk High School in 1961 and for some years afterward worked in the insurance business and at the family business, Hobbs Adams Engineering Company. She later gave up her job to care for her family as a homemaker. Earlene particularly enjoyed cooking, and for more than forty years she hosted all her extended family at her home for Thanksgiving dinners. During those times, children who started out dining at the Kids' Table eventually saw their own children and grandchildren doing the same. She is survived by her husband, the love of her life, Oliver Kermit Hobbs, Jr., two sons, Neil T. Hobbs and wife Heather, and Wade T. Hobbs and wife Lori. She was blessed with five grandchildren, Nathan, Aaron, Wyatt, Callie, and Charlotte (Tessie). She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Robert (Bobby) Brinkley; sister-in-law, Cynthia (Cindy) Baker and numerous nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces. The family would also like to recognize her dear and faithful friend, Brenda Cowan. A celebration of Earlene's life will be held at First Baptist Church, 237 North Main Street, Suffolk, on Sunday, 28 August 2022 at 3 PM. The family will receive friends in the Family Gathering Area at 2 PM in the church. Burial will take place at Holly Lawn Cemetery, Suffolk, VA after the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the First Baptist Church Building Fund. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory, Downtown Suffolk is serving the family. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com. Suffolk, Virginia Suffolk News Herald 25 August 2022 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 1 December 1942 - Suffolk, Virginia, USA] [Death: 22 August 2022 - Suffolk, Virginia, USA] [Publication: Suffolk News Herald, 25 August 2022] ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Earlene Johnson Hobbs | |---------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Age | 79 years | | Birth | 1 December 1942; Suffolk, Virginia, USA | | Death | 22 August 2022; Suffolk, Virginia, USA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |-------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------------| | Earlene Johnson Hobbs | Decedent | Suffolk, Virginia | | Oliver Kermit Hobbs, Jr. | Husband (survivor) | Unknown | | Neil T. Hobbs | Son (survivor) | Unknown | | Heather Hobbs | Daughter-in-law (Neil's wife) | Unknown | | Wade T. Hobbs | Son (survivor) | Unknown | | Lori Hobbs | Daughter-in-law (Wade's wife) | Unknown | | Nathan | Grandchild (survivor) | Unknown | | Aaron | Grandchild (survivor) | Unknown | | Wyatt | Grandchild (survivor) | Unknown | | Callie | Grandchild (survivor) | Unknown | | Charlotte (Tessie) | Grandchild (survivor) | Unknown | | Judy Brinkley | Sister (survivor) | Unknown | | Robert (Bobby) Brinkley | Brother-in-law (Judy's husband) | Unknown | | Cynthia (Cindy) Baker | Sister-in-law (survivor) | Unknown | | Brenda Cowan | Friend (recognized) | Unknown | | Numerous nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces | Extended family (survivors) | Unknown | ## Publication Details | Publication | Date | Location | |------------------------------|------------------|-------------------| | Suffolk News Herald | 25 August 2022 | Suffolk, Virginia | ## Other Relevant Information First Baptist Church Building Fund suggested for contributions. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory served the family. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com.