Virgil Ray Hobbs, 86, died Monday, November 20th, 2017 surrounded by family. He was born March 14th, 1931 in Colquitt (Miller County) Georgia to Virgil Odell and Evelyn Estell Smith Hobbs. Moved to Dade City FL in 1945 and attended Pasco County schools. Worked 20 years in Major Highway Construction throughout the state of Florida as an Equipment Operator and Supervisor. Retired from there and went to work for Lykes Pasco Citrus Plant in By-Products (Feed Mill Division) as Production Supervisor. Retired from there after 26 years of service. Loved gardening, fishing, country music, Nascar, football, and operating heavy equipment. Most of all, he enjoyed retirement years with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Predeceased by parents, wife of 65 years (Martha Eloiuse Hobbs) 2 brothers (Ralph and Carlton), 1 sister (Emily Delores Hicks) He is survived by his three children, daughter Sandra Naylor and sons Randy Hobbs (Claudia Hobbs) and Michael Hobbs (Connie Hobbs); granddaughters Shawn Graham (Del Graham), Nicole Archibald (Bo Acrhibald), Hillary Tepedino (Jose Tepedino), Stephanie Blommel (Clay Blommel), and Megan Filley (Cory Filley); grandsons Steven Ballard and Steven Hobbs (Keaton Hobbs); and great grandchildren Traiver Graham, Courtney Graham, Andrew Blommel, Aubrey Blommel, Blakeleigh Filley, and Trent Adams. He is also survived by his brothers, Clinton Hobbs, John Hobbs (Sonny) and sisters, Grace Hart (Paul) and Dorothy Copeland (Junior). Friends will be received from 2 to 3 pm on Monday November 27th at Hodges Funeral Home in Dade City (11531 Hwy 301). The funeral service will take place immediately following the visitation at Floral Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Sharing Hope for a Cure in his memory. Donations can be made using paypal, [emailprotected], or checks can be made payable to Sharing Hope for a Cure and sent to 12937 Hobbs Rd. Dade City, FL, 33525. Visitation

Hodges Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center

Monday, November 27, 2017 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 11441 US HIGHWAY 301 Dade City, Florida 33525 Directions Graveside Service

Floral Memory Gardens

Monday, November 27, 2017 3:00 PM 37701 Clinton Avenue Dade City, Florida 33525 Directions