Paul Lorraine Hobbs

Obituary: Lorraine Hobbs, age 81, died Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at his home after a period of declining health. He was born April 20, 1929 in Cabarrus County, NC, the son of the late Paul Monroe Hobbs and Sarah Hunsucker Hobbs. In earlier years he was employed with the former Cannon Mills Company. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Erma Jean Hobbs, in 1978; and a brother, Franklin D. Hobbs in 2009. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis, NC officiated by Rev. Ralph Robinette. Survivors include three sons, Anthony L. Hobbs and Timothy A. Hobbs, both of Greensboro, NC, and Phillip L. Hobbs Salisbury, NC; a daughter, Paula J. Hobbs Skidmore of Kannapolis, NC; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Rodgers Park Baptist Church, 309 E. 24th Street, Kannapolis, NC 28083. Whitley's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation: at graveside after services

Service: Graveside service at 10:00 AM Thursday, June 24, 2010

Interment: Carolina Memorial Park