(Ret.) SSG Charles Thomas Hobbs, Sr., 96, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center. He was born in Matthews, GA and attended the public schools of Jefferson County. At an early age he was converted and baptized at Thompson-Springhill AME Church, Matthews, GA. He moved to Augusta, GA where he met his wife and raised his family. Later he joined Water Branch Baptist Church, Grovetown, GA, where he served in the Food Pantry with his wife until his health failed him. He enlisted in the Army during WWII and continued through the Korean War where he served as a Military Policeman. He retired as a Staff Sergeant after 20 years of service. Afterwards, he was employed as a technical operator at Proctor & Gamble for another 20 years and retired.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Hammond Hobbs; son, Michael Hobbs; parents, Zack and Carrie Birt Hobbs; siblings, Oliver Hobbs, Sr., Idabelle Kennedy, Ernest Hobbs, Gladys Washington and Willard Hobbs.

Survivors are his children, Charles T. Hobbs, Jr. (Denise) of San Antonio, TX, Mira J. Hobbs and Vincent I. Hobbs both of Augusta, GA; three grandchildren, Charnise Hobbs Johnson (Kevin), Charles T. Hobbs, III (Sasha) both of San Antonio, TX and Vincent C. Hobbs of Columbus, OH; six great-grandchildren, Neziah Johnson, Aythan Johnson, Adlai Johnson, Nazaryah Johnson, Gianna Hobbs and Charles T. Hobbs IV all of San Antonio, TX; sister, Catherine Bullock of Roanoke, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024 from 2pm - 6pm. The family will receive friends from 5pm - 6pm at the funeral home. Homegoing Services will be on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 12 noon at the Water Branch Baptist Church (5708 Wrightsboro Rd, Grovetown, GA), Rev. Linward Jackson, Jr., Pastor. Interment will be at the Water Branch Baptist Church Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory at Golden Harvest Food Bank (https://goldenharvest.org) or Disabled American Veterans (https://www.dav.org.) Cards of sympathy/comfort may be mailed to: The Hobbs Family (P O Box 14813, Augusta, GA 30919)

Professional Services are under the care of G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-North Augusta.