Mr. Walter L. Hobbs passed away peacefully Tuesday at his home. He was 77 year of age.

The son of Charlie, Sr. and Bertha Bell Chamblis Hobbs, Mr. Hobbs was born in Molina, GA and resided in New York for over 30 years. He attended Ephesus COGIC Church in Amityville, NY and was currently attending Christ Holy Temple Church. He retired following 32 years of service with Department of Transportation for the State of New York. He was a member of the Exodus Social Club and was a Prince Hall Mason. He was preceded in death by six siblings, Ruth B. Trice, Mary Willis, Rebecca Trice, Alton Hobbs, Charlie F. Hobbs and Bobby L. Hobbs.

Survivors include: his wife of 55 years, Mrs. Minnie Boone Hobbs; two daughters, Brenda L. Hobbs (Raymond) and Carla Bouie; three grandchildren, Dametrius Edison (Deidre), Bonita Anderson (Erik), Brittany Tanis (Renel) and Bianna Anderson and Aaron Bouie; ten grandchildren; a sister, Christina Jordan; one brother, T. C. Hobbs (Effie); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Hobbs will be held Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 12 noon at Springfield Baptist Church in Thomaston, GA with interment in Southview Cemetery.

Visitation is Today, 2 til 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services