Our hearts are saddened by the sudden passing of our father, Raymond Lee Hobson, Sr.

Raymond, affectionately known as "Pop", 83, of Petersburg, VA, was born on January 2, 1942, in Petersburg, VA to the late Vernell and Arthur Fields. He departed this earthly life unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center, Petersburg, VA. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and everyone he came in contact with.

Along with his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Martha Hobson; son, Raymond Lee Hobson, Jr.; brothers, Earl Hobson and Millard Hobson, Sr.; grandchildren, Michael Jones, Terrell Hobson and Legend Easter; nephews, Millard Hobson, Jr. and James Hobson; niece, Brenda Brown; mother-in-law, Ella Mae Skinner; sisters-in-law, Lucy Mae Hobson, Mary Ann Ray and Patricia Ann Robinson; brother-in-law, Isaic Robinson; cousin, James Hobson; and many other relatives and friends.

Raymond was a member of Third Baptist Church. He was educated in the Petersburg Public School System and became a truck driver until he retired. He also helped out in various churches prior to driving trucks. Raymond loved his family and always made sure they were taken care of. He was a straight to the point kind of man and could always make you smile.

Raymond loved playing cards, especially Spades which was his favorite. He taught his children how to play and they all enjoyed playing with each other. He also enjoyed playing Dominos with those who knew how to play (he mostly played with his youngest son, Ronnell).

Raymond loved the company of family and friends. He enjoyed attending family gatherings and he looked forward to his family members and friends being in his presence. He loved to have fun, watch football (especially the San Francisco 49ers), Westerns, The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful on television. He also loved to cook with seafood being his favorite dish.

Raymond leaves behind a legacy of love, faith and devotion to his children, Toney Stewart (Marilyn), Sonya Brown (Amiel), Priscilla Jones (Willie), Marvin Hobson (Shaniqua), Michael Hobson (Annette), Raynard Hobson (Crystal), Ronnell Hobson, Latonya Hobson and Dykeata Easter (Antonio); grandchildren; Tammy Booker, Pernell Hobson, Garrett Hobson (Angela), Antonio Stewart, Annetta Jones, Keisha Branch, Tanisha Hubbard, Carnice McLaughlin (Terry), Rodell Hobson, Laqueena Jones, Shandra Hobson, Shawn Hobson, Rayshaunda West, Shanicia Hobson, Rahkeem Lewis, Jr., Imarion Jones, Marvette Hobson, Jervadis Holmes, Chloe Hobson, Brooklynn Easter, Georgiana Hobson and Raymond Hill; twenty-eight great grandchildren; nieces, Delores Harris and Yvonne Hobson; nephews, Kennedy Hobson and Andre Hobson; cousin, Milton Granderson; brothers-in-law, Clementine Robinson (Elaine) and Abraham Robinson; sister-in-law, Lorine Jordan; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services will be held 4:00 P.M., Saturday, April 5, 2025, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Alexander Williams, eulogist. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.