James "Jim" "PJ" Harold Hobson of Brown County, passed away on March 28, 2022, at the age of 83 in Richland Bean-Blossom Health Care Center, after battling dementia for nearly a decade. He was born on April 3, 1938, in West Baden Springs, Indiana, to Forrest and Rebecca (Jones) Hobson.
Jim graduated from Paoli High School in 1956, and from Valparaiso University in 1959. He began his career as a Quality Engineer, progressing to Quality Manager for various industries until his retirement from Cummins in 2000.
His biggest passion in life was helping others through his ministry. Becoming a Chaplain for the Brown County Sheriff's Department and Pastor for Duncan Christian Center gave him great joy. When PJ wasn't preaching or studying the Bible, he could be found riding his Harley. His passion for motorcycles fueled his ministry as well.
Jim was married for 38 years to Tammy (Johnston) Hobson. Along with his wife, he is survived by his children, Teresa DeBarr, Mark Hobson, Mike Hobson, Jim Bryan Hobson, Kerry Hobson, James Hobson Lewis, Kimberly Barr, and Jamie Hobson; and step-sons Jason and Nathan Everett. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two step-fathers, Herschel Combs and D. Aden Knight; a son, Jeffrey Hobson; his brother, Robert Hobson; his sister, Anne (Combs) Henderson; two step-sisters, Joyce (Combs) Tjessem and Sondra (Combs) Hamilton; and a grandson, Andrew Hobson.
A visitation for Jim will be held Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home, Nashville, Indiana, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM.
He will be laid to rest in Duncan Cemetery, Nashville, Indiana.
Jim graduated from Paoli High School in 1956, and from Valparaiso University in 1959. He began his career as a Quality Engineer, progressing to Quality Manager for various industries until his retirement from Cummins in 2000.
His biggest passion in life was helping others through his ministry. Becoming a Chaplain for the Brown County Sheriff's Department and Pastor for Duncan Christian Center gave him great joy. When PJ wasn't preaching or studying the Bible, he could be found riding his Harley. His passion for motorcycles fueled his ministry as well.
Jim was married for 38 years to Tammy (Johnston) Hobson. Along with his wife, he is survived by his children, Teresa DeBarr, Mark Hobson, Mike Hobson, Jim Bryan Hobson, Kerry Hobson, James Hobson Lewis, Kimberly Barr, and Jamie Hobson; and step-sons Jason and Nathan Everett. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two step-fathers, Herschel Combs and D. Aden Knight; a son, Jeffrey Hobson; his brother, Robert Hobson; his sister, Anne (Combs) Henderson; two step-sisters, Joyce (Combs) Tjessem and Sondra (Combs) Hamilton; and a grandson, Andrew Hobson.
A visitation for Jim will be held Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home, Nashville, Indiana, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM.
He will be laid to rest in Duncan Cemetery, Nashville, Indiana.
James "Jim" "PJ" Harold Hobson of Brown County, passed away on March 28, 2022, at the age of 83 in Richland Bean-Blossom Health Care Center, after battling dementia for nearly a decade. He was born on April 3, 1938, in West Baden Springs, Indiana, to Forrest and Rebecca (Jones) Hobson.
Jim graduated from Paoli High School in 1956, and from Valparaiso University in 1959. He began his career as a Quality Engineer, progressing to Quality Manager for various industries until his retirement from Cummins in 2000.
His biggest passion in life was helping others through his ministry. Becoming a Chaplain for the Brown County Sheriff's Department and Pastor for Duncan Christian Center gave him great joy. When PJ wasn't preaching or studying the Bible, he could be found riding his Harley. His passion for motorcycles fueled his ministry as well.
Jim was married for 38 years to Tammy (Johnston) Hobson. Along with his wife, he is survived by his children, Teresa DeBarr, Mark Hobson, Mike Hobson, Jim Bryan Hobson, Kerry Hobson, James Hobson Lewis, Kimberly Barr, and Jamie Hobson; and step-sons Jason and Nathan Everett. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two step-fathers, Herschel Combs and D. Aden Knight; a son, Jeffrey Hobson; his brother, Robert Hobson; his sister, Anne (Combs) Henderson; two step-sisters, Joyce (Combs) Tjessem and Sondra (Combs) Hamilton; and a grandson, Andrew Hobson.
A visitation for Jim will be held Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home, Nashville, Indiana, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM.
He will be laid to rest in Duncan Cemetery, Nashville, Indiana.
Jim graduated from Paoli High School in 1956, and from Valparaiso University in 1959. He began his career as a Quality Engineer, progressing to Quality Manager for various industries until his retirement from Cummins in 2000.
His biggest passion in life was helping others through his ministry. Becoming a Chaplain for the Brown County Sheriff's Department and Pastor for Duncan Christian Center gave him great joy. When PJ wasn't preaching or studying the Bible, he could be found riding his Harley. His passion for motorcycles fueled his ministry as well.
Jim was married for 38 years to Tammy (Johnston) Hobson. Along with his wife, he is survived by his children, Teresa DeBarr, Mark Hobson, Mike Hobson, Jim Bryan Hobson, Kerry Hobson, James Hobson Lewis, Kimberly Barr, and Jamie Hobson; and step-sons Jason and Nathan Everett. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two step-fathers, Herschel Combs and D. Aden Knight; a son, Jeffrey Hobson; his brother, Robert Hobson; his sister, Anne (Combs) Henderson; two step-sisters, Joyce (Combs) Tjessem and Sondra (Combs) Hamilton; and a grandson, Andrew Hobson.
A visitation for Jim will be held Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home, Nashville, Indiana, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM.
He will be laid to rest in Duncan Cemetery, Nashville, Indiana.
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