Raymond Lewis Hobson

Raymond Lewis Hobson, 68 of Jeromesville passed away Sunday April 6, 2025 at UH Samaritan Medical Center. He was born July 26, 1956 in Mt. Gilead and was the son of Dale and Bonnie Ebersole Hobson. He was a graduate of Ashland High School, class of 1974, where he was an active member of marching and stage band, wrestling, and baseball. After high school he played men’s fastpitch softball for First United Methodist Church.  He worked at Hydro-Matic for many years. He received a business degree from Mt. Vernon Nazarene University, later earning his MBA. Ray ended his career as a Key Account Manager for Pentair Pump, retiring in 2024. 

Ray enjoyed spending time outside with his family hosting gatherings, time in the woods with his sons, and seeing his grandchildren grow through sports and extracurricular activities. He was an avid woodworker. He also spent several years on the Hayesville and Jeromesville Volunteer Fire Departments as an advanced EMT. 

Ray will be remembered for his years coaching baseball and football. Never really growing up himself, he was approachable and relatable, allowing him to mentor many young athletes with kindness and a mischievous style. 

He is survived by his wife, Jane Yoss Hobson, to whom he was married July 10, 1976; two sons, Jon (Amie) Hobson of Ashland and Ben (Suzi) Hobson of Wooster; 2 granddaughters, Saige and Margot; 1 grandson, Dylan; a brother, Larry Hobson of Chagrin Falls and two sisters, Colleen Hobson-Free of Ashland and Arlene Hobson of Seattle; mother-in-law Carolyn Yoss Bonesteel of Ashland; sister-in-law Kate (Brad) Long of Ashland; brother-in-law Charles (Ann) Yoss of Kettering, OH. Also surviving are 6 nieces and 2 nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Jim Free. 

Calling hours will be Saturday April 12, 2025 from 3-5 pm at Fickes Funeral Home in Jeromesville. 
 
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hayesville Fire Department or the Jeromesville Fire Department. 

Onine condolences may be made at www.fickesfuneralhome.com.

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