Zachary Lee Hobbs

The Life Reflection of Zachary Lee Hobbs

Zachary Lee Hobbs, born on November 4th, 1957 in Bridgeport, CT to Bettie J. Hobbs and the late Robert Lee Hobbs, Sr., passed away at the age of 68 on October 11th, 2026.

We celebrate a life filled with joy, love, and compassion. Zachary brought light and happiness to everyone around him with his caring nature and positive attitude about life.

Zachary Lee Hobbs was a vibrant, outgoing soul who lived life with an adventurous spirit and an open heart. Known for his quick wit and infectious sense of humor, Zachary was a true jokester who loved making people laugh and bringing joy into every room he entered. He was also an avid fan of basketball, a sport he deeply loved throughout his life.

Throughout his life, Zachary dedicated himself to helping and serving others. He worked passionately as a rehab counselor, guiding and supporting individuals through their recovery journeys, and also served his community as a trusted school bus driver, ensuring the safety of the children on his routes.

Above all else, Zachary was a deeply devoted family man who loved his family and his mother to death. He held a legendary status as an incredible, fun-loving uncle who routinely took his nieces and nephews everywhere, making sure their lives were filled with laughter, outings, and unforgettable memories. His legacy of love, adventure, and devotion will forever live on in the hearts of those he leaves behind.

Left to cherish his memories and love is his girlfriend, Sharlotte Swinton; his beloved mother, Bettie J. Hobbs; sisters, Priscilla Lockhart Soares, Marion Hobbs, Diane Stephens-Hobbs, Delores Hobbs, Jacqueline Birdsall-Smith, and Candice Smith; brothers, Arthur L. Smith, Brian Smith, and Chris Smith; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Zachary was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Hobbs Sr.; his sister, Sandra Lockhart; and his brother, Robert Lee Hobbs Jr.