John D. Hobbs, 80, of Magnolia, passed away February 9, 2022.  He was born July 19, 1941, in Batson, TX to the late Emmitt B. Hobbs and Etta Edith Hobbs.

He is survived by his wife, Lavender Hobbs, daughter, Tony Bell; brother, Edwin Bates Hobbs; nephews, Greg Hobbs, Chance Hobbs, Todd Odgen, Cory Odgen, Nickolas Ogden and Zachary Ogden, Luke and Brody; nieces, Amber Martinsten, Kali Davis, Mamie Martinsten, Nautia Ogden; cousin, Richard Billingslea; and very special friend, Jamie Free.