James "Ronnie" Hobbs

Mr. Hobbs is preceded in death by his father and mother, John Anthony Hobbs and Mary Kittrell Hobbs; by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Martin A. and Norma Byrd; and sister-in-law, Julie Byrd Nixon and Brenda Truett Byrd.

Mr. Hobbs is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Sandra Byrd Hobbs; son, James Barrett (Tammy) Hobbs; daughter, Nealy Marie Hobbs; grandson, Harrison Lynn Hobbs; brothers, Joseph (Elizabeth) Hobbs and John C. Hobbs; sister-in-law, Joan B. (Patrick) Coode; brothers-in-law, Mike Byrd, Patrick Byrd, John (Ginger) Byrd; and a host of special nieces and nephews.

Ronnie was a tenacious entrepreneur and hardworking businessman in Nashville, particularly in the Music Valley Area. He worked alongside his father, brothers, son, and business partners.

There will be a Gathering of Family & Friends on Friday, June 18, 2021 from 4:00-8:00pm in the Tulip Grove Room at Hermitage Funeral Home, and from 10:00am until 11:00am Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 192 Graylynn Drive, Nashville, TN 37214. The Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00am celebrated by Father Phillip Halladay.

Pallbearers will be Barrett Hobbs, Harrison Hobbs, Joe Hobbs, John C. Hobbs, Michael Hobbs, Patrick Coode Jr., and Kyle Levering.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Byrd, Pat Byrd, John Byrd, Patrick Coode Sr., Kent Williams, Joe Reese, L.D. Wayne, the Levering Family, Hill Snyder, Fred Sparling, Joe West, Jeff Mobley, Bobby Johnson, Dr. William McKean, the Morgan Family, the Mitchell Family, many loyal employees, customers, and dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to: Holy Rosary Academy at 190 Graylynn Drive Nashville, TN 37214; the Father Ryan Fishing Club @ fatherryan.org/memorial or mail to 770 Norwood Drive Nashville, TN, 37204; or to Alive Hospice, 1710 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203.

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