Mr. James Anthony Bobbitt

Tony was born on June 9, 1954, in Waynesville, NC and was one of four children born to James and Marion Bobbitt.

Tony received his formal education from Hackensack High School in New Jersey. After graduating with his high school diploma, he joined the United States Navy in August of 1973. Tony gave his life to the Lord while completing his military service in 1977. During that same year, he married the love of his life, the late Sharon Bobbitt on July 17, 1977. He successfully completed five years of service with an honorary discharge on August 8, 1978. Tony remained in California and served the Lord as a minister, sharing God's word at Victory Temple COGIC under the leadership of the late, Dr. Joseph Smith. Later, he moved his membership to Acts Full Gospel COGIC under the leadership of, Bishop Bob Jackson.

Tony's passions were old school, expensive cars, putting together and painting model cars, fishing, sports, concerts, and buying Converse brand tennis shoes.

He had an extensive career in Hazmat Management and Security with the Oakland Naval supply, the Oakland Coliseum, and more recently, Loomis Armoured US.

Tony is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Bobbitt; parents James and Marion Bobbitt; and one brother, Timothy Bobbitt.

Left to cherish his memory: one son, D'Wan Rich of Maryland; three daughters, Tomeca Moore of California, Lakiesha (William) Jackson of California, and Nicole Bobbitt of California; two sisters, Donna Bobbitt Jackson of South Carolina and Paula Bobbitt of North Carolina; and one sister in law, O'Linda Self. Also he was blessed with nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and dear friends.

2 Corinthians 5:6-8

6 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:

7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

A Memorial Service for James will be held Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Acts Full Gospel, 1034 66th Ave, Oakland, CA 94621.

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REMEMBER ME...

Remember me in quiet days,

while raindrops

whisper on your pane.

Remember in your memories

have no grief,

let the joy we knew remain.

Remember me if once you wake,

to catch a glimpse of red sunrise.

Remember when your thoughts

do turn to me,

know that I would not have you cry,

but live for me, and laugh for me.

When you are happy so am I.

Remember an old joke we shared.

Remember me when

spring walks by.

Think once of me when you are glad

And while you live, I shall not die!