James Stewart "Hobie" Hobernicht

Mr. James Stewart “Hobie” Hobernicht, 92, of Lowgap, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Born February 16, 1932, to the late Howard Milton and Lunda Prince Hobernicht in Ursina, Pennsylvania. James was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, where he retired after over 22 years of service. After he retired from the Navy, James served as pastor of Gum Orchard Baptist Church for over 20 years. He was best known for his love of God, family, and country. He enjoyed woodworking in his free time and spending time with his beloved family. James was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters and son-in-law, Margaret Lambert, and Leslie Kriewaldt and Greg Mefford; sons and daughter-in-law, James Daniel Hobernicht and Terri, and William “Eric” Hobernicht; grandchildren, Rhiannon DuBois, Rachel Robbinson, Danielle Striebel, Seth Williams, Courtney Parks, Caleb Hobernicht, Meagan Parks, and Connor Hobernicht; and 12 great-grandchildren. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Marcie Parks; sisters, Nellie Hobernicht, Cleda Hobernicht, and Ruth Hobernicht; and brothers, Harold Hobernicht, Max Hobernicht, Harry Hobernicht, Robert Hobernicht, and Roger Hobernicht. The family will receive friends Friday, January 17, 2025, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Moody-Davis Funeral Service. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Gum Orchard Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Zephyr Cemetery. Moody-Davis Funeral Service in Dobson, NC is serving the Hobernicht family.