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Rev. Herbert Lorenzo
Hobbs

February 14, 1940 – September 13, 2018

Rev. Herbert Hobbs
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A Time To Be Born
Elder Herbert Hobbs was born February 14th, 1940 in Washington DC to the late William Lorenzo Hobbs and Helen Ann Hobbs. Elder Hobbs departed this life and on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Garden Care Rehabilitation Center in Franklin Square, NY. He is preceded in death by his love Mallissa E. Hobbs of 32 years, his mother Helen Hobbs, and his great grandson Kaiden Omari Limbacker

A Time To Plant
He was raised in Washington DC but later moved to Chase City, Virginia. At the age of 17 he moved to New York . After which he met the love Mallissa Elizabeth Hubbard. They were united in marriage on April 20, 1968. However after getting saved under the leadership of the late Dr, Thomas E. Burns, they reaffirmed their love for one another on August 22, 1973. After which they decided to spread their love a family was created and the Hobbs family was established.
Elder Hobbs loved his family and worked as the foreman of Foam Vision for 35 years.
In 1973 Elder Hobbs went to the Bethel Bible College in Brooklyn New York. Here he and his wife furthered their knowledge in the Word of God. They both had graduated and began to teach the Word of God at Faith Temple in Queens Village NY.
Not long after Elder Hobbs said he was reading the Word of God and he said God had spoke to him to bring forth the gospel in the position of an Elder. He was a deacon and usher at the time at Bayside Church of God in Christ. After being ordained Elder Hobbs was an Elder at Burns Memorial Church of God In Christ until his death. He worked as a Sunday School Superintendent, was a Sunday school teacher, head of the street ministry. He would get up early on Saturday, headed to the church handing out tracks and praying for lost souls. He also worked with the bible school as well helping others to obtain knowledge of the Word of God.

A Time To Depart
Beyond the Sunset Elder Herbert Hobbs left behind a lengthy bout of sickness and pain. He is now in the presence of the Lord.
His legacy of love will continue through his five children Shawn (Jennifer), Francine (special friend Christopher), Jacqueline (Markel), James(fiance Alana), Frankie (Karmen) .His ,son in love Cosmo Jackson who helped him throughout the years as well. 20 grandchildren, a host of friends, and family.

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Visitation

When Friday, September 21st, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am
Location
Crowe's Funeral Homes
Address
107-44 Sutphin Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11435

Service Information

When
Friday, September 21st, 2018 11:00am
Location
Crowe's Funeral Homes
Address
107-44 Sutphin Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11435

Interment Information

Location
Springfield Cemetery
Address
Springfield Boulevard and 122nd Avenue
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413