Obituary of David Rodman Hobbs

David Rodman Hobbs, 86, made his way to heaven on Saturday, August 17^th, 2024 in Fort Worth, TX.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, at Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 6009 Wedgwood Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76133. 

Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 21, at Redemption City Church, 7350 Granbury Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76123.

David was born on March 17^th 1938 in Fort Worth, TX.  He was a graduate of R. L. Paschal High School.  He married his lifetime sweetheart, Kaye Hunt, in September of 1959.   He was drafted in the United States Army in 1961 and served until 1965.  They moved back to Fort Worth where he worked several jobs before starting with Dickies.  He was transferred to Rock Hill, SC and was there from 1968-1972.  They moved back to Fort Worth and David went into the auto parts business.  In 1976, David and Kaye bought their own store, Hobbs Automotive Parts Company in 1976.  They owned the store until 1985, when David went to work at Frank Kent Cadillac as the assistant manager.  He became the Parts Manager and was there until he retired in 2003.  His time as the manager brought the opportunity for David and Kaye to take several trips around the world.

David was involved with the Fort Worth Golden Gloves.  He and Kaye were volunteers for Meals on Wheels.  He was a volunteer as a Marshall at Pecan Valley Golf Course.  He was always an active member, Sunday School teacher, Deacon and committee member at Southwayside and South Hills Baptist Churches. During his life, David was a coach, mentor, teacher, businessman, friend and a Christian. 

David was proceeded in death by his father, Levi and his mother, Ina and several brothers and sisters.

David’s survived by his wife, Kaye, brother Johnny and wife Lea, sister Debbie and husband Jeff, son Byron and wife Karen, son Jeff and his wife Dion, son Darin and his wife Jill.  Grandchildren, Channing Miller, Jared Hobbs and his wife Ashlyn, Ashley Guerrero and her husband Jose, Elise Oggero and her husband Jonathan.  Great grandchildren, Kailei, Brenna, Tucker, Sloan, Jacoby, and Jude.

David’s light shown brightly on so many people and his effect will be felt for generations to come.  He will truly be missed but is flying high in his new heavenly home.