"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." ~Revelation 21:4

Mr. Claude Muriel Hobson Sr. , eighty- two, of Montvale, Virginia, departed this life on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. He was born to the late Aubrey Dee Hobson and Ada Jennings Hobson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers John Hobson, Spencer Hobson, Harry Hobson, Dallas Hobson, Robert Hobson, Russell Hobson and Melvin Hobson and sisters Ruth Thomas, Nannie Preston, Marie Powell, Eva Swain, Elizabeth Clapp, Elsie Reeves and Carolyn Hobson.

Claude graduated from Susie Gibson High School in Bedford, Virginia and served in the United States Army.  He retired from Ingersoll Rand in Botetourt, VA.  After retirement, he worked for Bedford County Public Schools as a school bus driver for several years.

Claude was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather with a kind heart. He loved all of his extended family, friends and the community as well.  During his spare time, he assembled and delivered produce to family, friends, local churches and community members. He also enjoyed attending family reunions and church family activities.

Claude was a man of faith and was a member of Montvale First Baptist Church for about fifty years.  He served on the trustee board, usher board and community choir ministries, at the church.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories: wife Carolyn Hobson; son Claude Hobson Jr. (Lynn) of Bedford, VA; daughters Mia Adeleke (Robert) of Manassas, VA , Jelena Hobson of Roanoke, VA , Bridget Hobson of Montvale, VA; grandchildren Jason Hobson (Jasmine), Yvette Hobson, Sean Adeleke and Chelsea Adeleke; great grandchildren Kristina Cunningham and Jalin Cunningham.

He also is survived by his sisters-in-law Kathleen Hobson of Montvale, VA, Delois Coles of Blue Ridge, VA, Faye Felton (Dr. Michael) of Richmond, VA, Shirley Campbell (Thomas) of Botetourt, VA, Linda Spinner (Richard) of Richmond, VA and Brenda Coles of Richmond, VA; brothers-in-law Dr. Paul Coles, Sr. (Rebecca) of Richmond, VA, Deacon Lee Coles (Marjoretta) of Roanoke, VA and James Coles (Gloria) of Roanoke, VA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.