Dateline: Bakersville , NC

James Norris Hobson, age 83 of NC 261, Bakersville , NC passed away March 5, 2016 at his home. He was a native of Mitchell County, NC and a son of the late Morphew and Rosa Hobson. He was previously employed by The United States Forest Service ( Pisgah National Forest Roan Mountain , NC area) in Maintenance, and was also previously employed by Hampshire Hosiery. He was a Veteran of The United States Army where he served in The Korean War. He was a Member and Deacon at Cloudland Baptist Church .

Survivors include: wife; Sue Wilson Hobson, of the home, sons; Tim Hobson (Kelly), Ken Hobson (Loretta), and Roger Hobson (Bobbi), all of Bakersville , NC , six grandchildren; Josh, Shane, Joe, Shannon, and Dustin Hobson, and April Glenn, two great grandchildren; Mavrick and Jennie Hobson.

He was preceded in death in addition to his parents by a brother Guy Hobson and a sister Irene Whitson.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 7, 2016 at 2:00PM in Cloudland Baptist Church with Danny Silvers, Glenn Autrey, and Larry Greene officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Cloudland Baptist Church Cemetery with Sgt. EL Randolph Chapter 57 DAV conducting Military Honors.

Memorials may be made to: Hospice and Palliative Care of The Blue Ridge 236 Hospital Drive Spruce Pine, NC 28777.

Henline - Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the Hobson Family.