Mr. Glenn V. Hobby

Mr. Glenn V. Hobby passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022. The retired educator and minister devoted his life to preaching the Gospel and serving public school systems, as a teacher and a principal. Glenn was born in Doles, GA in 1936 to the late Bob and Ossie Hobby. Upon graduation from Warwick High School, Glenn attended Norman Park College where he received the first of several college degrees. He spent much of his young adult life in graduate school at Valdosta State, Middle Georgia College and the University of Georgia. He earned his Masters degree and his Education Specialist degree. His career in education spanned 36 years during which he held school teacher and Principal positions in both the Worth County and Thomas County school systems. As devoted as he was to the field of education, he was grounded in the Baptist faith. In 1954, Glenn was ordained as a minister. He attended Seminary, and served in the ministry for 68 years. He pastored churches across South Georgia in Worth, Dougherty, Thomas, and Mitchell Counties, performing countless baptisms, wedding ceremonies and funeral services. Glenn was a hard worker with a drive powered by a strong work ethic and great integrity. Even though he retired from Education as Principal of Cross Creek Middle School in Thomas County in 1995, he worked for another 20 years in various jobs, from Ron Dixon Men’s Shop in Thomasville to a Court Baliff job at the Lee County courthouse. He also continued his ministry, and delivered his final sermon in August 2019 at Mt. Horeb Church in Worth County. Glenn loved the Atlanta Braves, the Georgia Bulldogs, convertible cars, his horses, and his cat, Grayson. In addition to his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by his sister, Velma Lee, and his brother, Ralph. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughters Dawn Still (Russ) and Shari Cawley (Phil); his grandson, Chris Tripp (Jamie), two great-granddaughters, Emery and Piper; nephew Rodney Leverette (Kelly) and his wife’s daughter, Stacy Chambers (David). A graveside service will be held at Red Oak Cemetery in Doles on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 11 am. Glenn’s closest friend, the Rev. Grady Morey, will officiate. Please sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com. Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Glenn V. Hobby

November 10, 1936 - October 1, 2022