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Sidney Lanier Hobbs

March 15, 1943 — August 28, 2025

Viola, TN

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Viola, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Sidney Lanier Hobbs, age 82, was born March 15, 1943 and died August 28, 2025 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN following a sudden illness.

A veteran of the Tennessee Army National Guard, retired employee of Powermatic and a member of Viola Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Sidney and Mary Francis Eaton Hobbs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by infant brother, Howard and sister-in-law, Patty Mullican Hobbs.

He was married to Jemmie Hobbs of Viola, TN on June 3, 1966. In addition to his wife, Mr. Hobbs is survived by son, Jason (Tina) Hobbs of Viola, TN; daughter, Kim (Jeff) Cartwright of McMinnville, TN; grandchildren, Caitlin (Dylan) Keith and Layton (Kenzie) Cartwright, both of McMinnville, TN and Sidney Hobbs and Samantha Hobbs, both of Viola, TN; great-grandchildren, Ella, Emersyn, Everly and John Walker; brother, Larry Hobbs; nephew, Brad Hobbs and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside service and interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2025 at Viola Cemetery in Warren County, TN with Johnny Lance officiating. No service or visitation will be held at High’s.

Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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