Obituary of Larry Richard Hobby

Larry Richard Hobby Sr, of Lake Wateree passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024 at the age of 77. He was born in Fort Valley, GA to the late Joseph Hobby and the late Sara Jastrzembski.

Mr. Hobby graduated from State High School in Columbia, SC. He opened a machine shop in Columbia and later went to work at Carolina Wrecking, Inc. where he retired after over 40 years of service. He also enjoyed drag racing his ‘69 Chevy at Blaney Dragstrip in his younger days, and then spent the past 38 years on Lake Wateree.

Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Linda Williamson Hobby, his children Tabitha Ann Hobby Jordan (Mike) of Lake Wateree and Larry Richard Hobby, Jr of Swansea, grandchildren, Christopher Walker Williams, Chance Dwight Williams, LaGrace Danielle Jordan, and Alexander Hudson Jordan, siblings Charles Hobby, Joseph Shealy, Joyce Parker (Richard), Sara Spence (Tommy), Mike Huffman (Sandi), Shirley Higgins (Keith), and Robert Huffman (Trish), and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Linda Howell.

There will be a time of gathering to honor the life of Mr. Hobby on Thursday, June 06, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Powers Funeral Home in Lugoff, SC, 29078.