James "Plu" Hobbs, age 92, of Forest City

James "Plu" Hobbs, age 92, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

James was born May 20, 1932, in Polk County, to the late James Alonzo Hobbs and Lennie Elmore Hobbs. He was a member of Caroleen Missionary Methodist Church. James worked for both Burlington Mill and Cone Mills for 36 years collectively.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Butler Hobbs; his second wife, Ramona "Dee" Prewitt Hobbs; his brother, Joney Hobbs; his sister, Jean Moore; and a son-in-law, Eddie Owens.

He is survived by his son, Ricky Hobbs, of Forest City; his daughters, NaGail Hobbs, of Forest City, and Teresa Hobbs Owens, of Spartanburg; step-children, Anita Fay Russell (Bob), of Berwick, PA, Tim Ledbetter (Peggy), of Berwick, PA, and Jason Ledbetter (Erin), of Bostic; four grandchildren, James Smith, Heather Smith, Joseph Smith and Charlene Paitrick; three great-grandchildren, Diamond Smith, Za'mya Smith, and Jakobe Crawford; eight step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held January 28 in Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ernie Cole officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.