The passing of Samuel Lee Hobson Sr. of Peoria, Illinois, born in Belzoni, Mississippi leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 14, 2024 at the age of 80. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Samuel Lee Hobson Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Lee Hobson and Katherine Hobson (Burns); his siblings, Sylvester Hobson, Jean Williams and Anne Dantzler; and his granddaughter Precious Hobson.
He is survived by : his wife Dale Hobson; his children, Samuel Hobson, II (Catrese) of Peoria, IL, Ryan Hobson, Sr. (Tina) of Peoria, IL, Anthony Parks, Sr. of Peoria, IL, Derrick Hobson of Peoria, IL, Carla Cleary of Peoria, IL and Karmen Johnson of Peoria, IL; and his siblings, Cary "Junior" Henley, Jr. of Peoria, IL, Herman Hobson (Clara) of Peoria, IL, Clerence Henley of Peoria, IL, Willie G. Henley of Hollywood, FL, Charles Hobson (Lorraine), Carl Hobson of Gary, IN, Emma Henley of Peoria, IL, Vanessa Henley of Peoria, IL, Annette Henley of Peoria, IL, Edna Williams (Michael) of Gary, IN, Betty Ayres (Kevin) of Gary, IN and Gwen Dixon-Hobson of Gary, IN. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 20th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Grace Apostolic Church (1523 S Laramie St, Peoria, IL 61605). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 20th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.