Judge Truman McGill Hobbs was a Long-time Montgomery resident and World War II veteran. At age 94, he died peacefully at the family home Wednesday, November 4, 2015
In honor of his long and distinguished service to Alabama and the nation, the following excerpts from his obituary are presented:
Judge Hobbs was born in Selma, Alabama and spent his formative years in Washington, D.C. He graduated from the University of North Carolina. He served four years with the U. S. Navy in WWII in both the European and Pacific theaters. As a hazardous duty deep-sea diver, he earned the Bronze Star and the Navy-Marine Corps Medal for Heroism. At discharge, he held the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Following the war, he graduated from Yale University School of Law. Following his service as clerk to Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black, he began his law practice in Montgomery, and eventually started his own firm with attorneys John Godbold and Richard Rives, both of whom became judges. The firm is now known as Copeland, Franco, Screws & Gill.
During his long and distinguished career he served as president of the Alabama Bar Association, The Alabama Trial Lawyers Association, and the Montgomery County Bar Association. He was appointed to the federal bench by President Jimmy Carter in 1980 and ultimately served as chief judge of the Middle District of Alabama. He was known for his integrity, compassion and intellect during some of Alabama's darkest times. He was also a wonderful role model for his children and grandchildren.
Judge Hobbs was preceded in death by his parents: Former Judge and Congressman Sam Hobbs and Sarah Ellen Hobbs; a brother: Sam Earle Hobbs; two sisters: Rosa Miller Joyce and Frances John Hobbs and his son: Dexter Cummings Hobbs. (Out of respect for their privacy the names of the survivors are omitted.)
Judge Hobb's funeral was held Friday, November 6, 2015 at 12:15 p.m. Church of the Ascension. Rev. John Coleman and Rev. Rosa Lindahl officiated.
The full obituary was published in the Montgomery Advertiser from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2015.
In honor of his long and distinguished service to Alabama and the nation, the following excerpts from his obituary are presented:
Judge Hobbs was born in Selma, Alabama and spent his formative years in Washington, D.C. He graduated from the University of North Carolina. He served four years with the U. S. Navy in WWII in both the European and Pacific theaters. As a hazardous duty deep-sea diver, he earned the Bronze Star and the Navy-Marine Corps Medal for Heroism. At discharge, he held the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Following the war, he graduated from Yale University School of Law. Following his service as clerk to Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black, he began his law practice in Montgomery, and eventually started his own firm with attorneys John Godbold and Richard Rives, both of whom became judges. The firm is now known as Copeland, Franco, Screws & Gill.
During his long and distinguished career he served as president of the Alabama Bar Association, The Alabama Trial Lawyers Association, and the Montgomery County Bar Association. He was appointed to the federal bench by President Jimmy Carter in 1980 and ultimately served as chief judge of the Middle District of Alabama. He was known for his integrity, compassion and intellect during some of Alabama's darkest times. He was also a wonderful role model for his children and grandchildren.
Judge Hobbs was preceded in death by his parents: Former Judge and Congressman Sam Hobbs and Sarah Ellen Hobbs; a brother: Sam Earle Hobbs; two sisters: Rosa Miller Joyce and Frances John Hobbs and his son: Dexter Cummings Hobbs. (Out of respect for their privacy the names of the survivors are omitted.)
Judge Hobb's funeral was held Friday, November 6, 2015 at 12:15 p.m. Church of the Ascension. Rev. John Coleman and Rev. Rosa Lindahl officiated.
The full obituary was published in the Montgomery Advertiser from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2015.
Judge Truman McGill Hobbs was a Long-time Montgomery resident and World War II veteran. At age 94, he died peacefully at the family home Wednesday, November 4, 2015
In honor of his long and distinguished service to Alabama and the nation, the following excerpts from his obituary are presented:
Judge Hobbs was born in Selma, Alabama and spent his formative years in Washington, D.C. He graduated from the University of North Carolina. He served four years with the U. S. Navy in WWII in both the European and Pacific theaters. As a hazardous duty deep-sea diver, he earned the Bronze Star and the Navy-Marine Corps Medal for Heroism. At discharge, he held the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Following the war, he graduated from Yale University School of Law. Following his service as clerk to Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black, he began his law practice in Montgomery, and eventually started his own firm with attorneys John Godbold and Richard Rives, both of whom became judges. The firm is now known as Copeland, Franco, Screws & Gill.
During his long and distinguished career he served as president of the Alabama Bar Association, The Alabama Trial Lawyers Association, and the Montgomery County Bar Association. He was appointed to the federal bench by President Jimmy Carter in 1980 and ultimately served as chief judge of the Middle District of Alabama. He was known for his integrity, compassion and intellect during some of Alabama's darkest times. He was also a wonderful role model for his children and grandchildren.
Judge Hobbs was preceded in death by his parents: Former Judge and Congressman Sam Hobbs and Sarah Ellen Hobbs; a brother: Sam Earle Hobbs; two sisters: Rosa Miller Joyce and Frances John Hobbs and his son: Dexter Cummings Hobbs. (Out of respect for their privacy the names of the survivors are omitted.)
Judge Hobb's funeral was held Friday, November 6, 2015 at 12:15 p.m. Church of the Ascension. Rev. John Coleman and Rev. Rosa Lindahl officiated.
The full obituary was published in the Montgomery Advertiser from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2015.
In honor of his long and distinguished service to Alabama and the nation, the following excerpts from his obituary are presented:
Judge Hobbs was born in Selma, Alabama and spent his formative years in Washington, D.C. He graduated from the University of North Carolina. He served four years with the U. S. Navy in WWII in both the European and Pacific theaters. As a hazardous duty deep-sea diver, he earned the Bronze Star and the Navy-Marine Corps Medal for Heroism. At discharge, he held the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Following the war, he graduated from Yale University School of Law. Following his service as clerk to Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black, he began his law practice in Montgomery, and eventually started his own firm with attorneys John Godbold and Richard Rives, both of whom became judges. The firm is now known as Copeland, Franco, Screws & Gill.
During his long and distinguished career he served as president of the Alabama Bar Association, The Alabama Trial Lawyers Association, and the Montgomery County Bar Association. He was appointed to the federal bench by President Jimmy Carter in 1980 and ultimately served as chief judge of the Middle District of Alabama. He was known for his integrity, compassion and intellect during some of Alabama's darkest times. He was also a wonderful role model for his children and grandchildren.
Judge Hobbs was preceded in death by his parents: Former Judge and Congressman Sam Hobbs and Sarah Ellen Hobbs; a brother: Sam Earle Hobbs; two sisters: Rosa Miller Joyce and Frances John Hobbs and his son: Dexter Cummings Hobbs. (Out of respect for their privacy the names of the survivors are omitted.)
Judge Hobb's funeral was held Friday, November 6, 2015 at 12:15 p.m. Church of the Ascension. Rev. John Coleman and Rev. Rosa Lindahl officiated.
The full obituary was published in the Montgomery Advertiser from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2015.
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