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Richard Allen Hobbs
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Richard Allen Hobbs, a former railroad employee and Crete attorney, died Wednesday, Oct. 15. He was 75.
Hobbs died from injuries related to a fall.
He was born in Harvey, raised in Markham and had deep roots in Central and Southern Illinois, including Centralia, Royalton and Creal Springs. He graduated in 1968 from Bremen High School in Midlothian.
Hobbs was raised by his mother, Betty Atkinson, and his grandmother, Mary Ellen Gaylord, and lived a …
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R.A. HOBBS was a man among men. Physically and intellectually gifted, he towered over most without trying. Altho cous…
R.A. HOBBS was a man among men. Physically and intellectually gifted, he towered over most without…
R.A. HOBBS was a man among men. Physically and intellectually g…
My dad was uniquely gifted and he gave so much of himself to the world and his community. May he find peace and comfort…
My dad was uniquely gifted and he gave so much of himself to the world and his community. May he fi…
My dad was uniquely gifted and he gave so much of himself to the…
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What causes did Richard care about most?
Jesus. Early NRA. His grandchildren.
Jesus. Early NRA. His grandchildren.
Jesus. Early NRA. His grandchildren.
What were Richard's favorite ways to spend free time?
Cowboy reenactments, hunting, exploring woods, woodcarving, reading, playing his gui…
Cowboy reenactments, hunting, exploring woods, woodcarving, reading, playing his guitar, liste…
Cowboy reenactments, hunting, exploring woods, woodcarving, reading, playing his guitar, listening to music.
What were Richard's favorite books?
WWII history, Abraham Lincoln bios.
WWII history, Abraham Lincoln bios.
WWII history, Abraham Lincoln bios.
What were Richard's favorite songs or musical artists?
Bluegrass and Americana.: Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Steve Goodman, David Bromberg,…
Bluegrass and Americana.: Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Steve Goodman, David Bromberg, Merle Wat…
Bluegrass and Americana.: Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Steve Goodman, David Bromberg, Merle Watson. And Elvis. He also s…
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Born
July 11th, 1950
Passed away
October 15th, 2025
Crete, IL
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Cremation
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