Wayne Hobbs

Wayne Louie Hobbs

Mr. Wayne Louie Hobbs, 77, of Thomson, GA entered into rest Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Hobbs was born in Jefferson County, but lived most of his life in McDuffie County, in the Briar Creek community.  He was the son of the late Lewis F. Hobbs and Estelle Hobbs Stapleton.  Wayne retired from Georgia Pacific as a Trim Saw Operator with over Thirty-three  years of service, and owner/operator of Wayne and Janie Deer Processing.  He was known for being an extremely caring person, loved his family and friends, and was an avid outdoorsman spending his time hunting and fishing.  Mr. Hobbs was predeceased by his parents and a brother Kenneth Hobbs.

Survivors include his wife, Janie Hobbs; daughter, Carol Hobbs McCorkle (Chess); two step-sons, Timmy Hixon and Tommy Hixon; two sisters, June Hobbs (John) and Janet L. Hobbs; three grandchildren, Jonathan McCorkle, Brittany McCorkle, Chelsey McCorkle and ll step-grandchildren; two cousins, Allen Hobbs (Ruthie) and Gail Field (David).

A Funeral Service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 9, 2020 in Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Randy Dunaway and Rev. Sonny Mason officiating.  Interment will follow in Reedy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family would appreciate any phone calls, emails, cards and text messages during this time. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral at the funeral home.

Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson, Georgia is honored to serve the family of Wayne Hobbs.