Funeral Service
First Baptist Church of Freeport
501 S Brazosport Blvd
Freeport, TX
77541
Saturday, August 10, 2024
10:30am
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of Richwood, TX
November 6, 1930 - June 30, 2024
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He graduated from Baylor University on May 23, 1952. He also received his Master's of Divinity from Southwestern University in Fort Worth, Texas. He will be remembered for playing his trumpet at church, and he touched so many lives as a substitute teacher.
He is survived by his wife, Lila Bilderback, Daughter Celeste Rogers, Granddaughter Emily Rogers, Sister Lou Bilderback Jones.
He was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Arnold and Autie Bilderback.
A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, July 17,2024 at 1:00pm at Chandler Cemetery in Chandler, Texas.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to First Baptist Church, Freeport, Texas. Online Condolences may be made to the family at www.lakewoodfuneralchapel.com
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7 Condolence(s)
Celeste Rogers
Lake Jackson, TX
Thursday, August 8, 2024
The service is Saturday the 10th at 10:30 am at First Baptist Church Freeport
Gary Thornton
Lake Jackson, TX
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Bro Hobby was "one of a kind"! I always enjoyed serving with him as a fellow minister in the Gulf Coast Baptist Association. After retirement, I would often see Bro Hobby around Brazoswood High School where he was a substitute teacher.
He was always friendly, outgoing, smiling and happy. He truly loved the Lord, and loved people!
He is already missed!
Alice Reagan Wilson
Tyler, TX
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
I want to extend my sincere condolences to you on the passing of Brother Hobby. I'm so glad that you sent me his book. He was a wonderful and godly man. My prayers are with you and your family. Love, Alice Reagan Wilson
Susan Meyer
Freeport, TX
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Dear Lila,
I am so sorry to hear of Bro Hobby's passing. I loved him dearly. He was a very kind man. Prayers and hugs for your family.
Love, Susan Meyer and family
Morgan Scott
Granbury, TX
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Hobby and Lila have touched so many lives and were great friends to both of my parents. He will be greatly missed, but as Lila knows, he is in a much better place now. As Paul stated, take comfort in knowing that the dead in Christ will rise first, then we who are alive, who remain, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.
Chuck & Linda Grisham
Forney, TX
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Brother Hobby led me from unbelief to Christ in his office in 1970. He married Linda and I in 1973. He had lots of smiles and his faith was a great example. I remember him as someone who worked hard and dedicated his life to serving.
Lila, I am so glad Linda and I got to see y'all last year. I wish we had taken more time earlier in our lives to keep contact. Our prayers are for you and your family.
Gary & Evelyn (Scott) Karl
BRAZORIA, TX
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Lila, Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. We loved Brother Hobby! How well we know he is in a better place with numerous people that went before him including my parents and of course, Jesus!
God bless you and keep you,
Evelyn (Scott) and Gary Karl