He is survived by his spouse of 70 years, Mary Emertha Shirley. Sons Tim, Matt and Wade Shirley, daughter Tammy Whitt, 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers Robert, Jerry and Tim all of Tuscaloosa County.
After a tour in the United States Air Force, Hobson spent his career as an aerospace engineer in the employment of Lockheed Missiles and Space Corporation.
As an avid reader, he never owned enough books, especially anything related to the world and United States history. Other hobbies included a love of music and spending time with his grandchildren. He also loved working in his yard and took pride in its appearance; push mowing two acres well into his 70’s. He is in God's hand now.
We would like to say thank you to the staff, nurses, CNA’s and everyone at the Tut Fann Veterans Home for the compassionate care and support they provided dad over the last several months. Their kindness and attention to detail have meant the world to us, his family. We will be forever grateful. God Bless.
You may visit with the family Monday, May 06, 2024 from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm at Valhalla Funeral Home, 698 Winchester Rd NE, Huntsville, AL 35811.
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