Hobbs, LeRoy Duncan

U.S. Army Veteran Retired From Electric Power Board

  • Monday, October 19, 2020
LeRoy Hobbs
LeRoy Hobbs

LeRoy Duncan Hobbs, 88, of Ooltewah, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020.

 

Mr. Hobbs was born in Dunlap, Tn., and raised on Signal Mountain, Tn. He was a graduate of Central High School Class of 1950 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  He retired from the Electric Power Board as a customer service supervisor.  LeRoy was a music director for over 70 years at several churches in the area.  He was also a 32nd Degree Mason of Signal Mountain Masonic Lodge and a member of Trion Presbyterian Church.

 

Surviving are his sons, Tim (Sandy) Hobbs and Philip (Brenda) Hobbs; grandchildren, Lauren (Zack) Rollins, Jon (Jessica) Hobbs, Tyler (Kasey) Hobbs and Jarrod (Robin) Hobbs; sisters, Libby Hobbs, Sherry Motley and Trisha (Sam) Bollinger.

 

He was preceded in death by his father, Chester Hobbs; mother, Claytie Motley; and sister, Polly Hobbs.

 

There will not be any visitation at the funeral home, however a graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.  Dr. William Flannagan will officiate.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, Fl., 33607 (https://donate.lovetotherescue.org).

 

Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway. 

 

 Please share your condolences at  www.chattanoogavalleyviewchapel.com.

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