Robert Steven Hobbs Jr

April 23, 1973 - December 5, 2020

Robert “Steven” Hobbs – Steve was born April 23, 1973 in the little mining town of Welch, West Virginia. The world grew a little darker on Saturday, December 5, 2020, when Steven suddenly passed from this world in Tahlequah, Oklahoma from the COVID-19 Virus. Steve as a gentle Giant, a loving father, a trustworthy friend, a stalwart companion, and an artist (his first project was at 9 months old when he painted his crib wall with the only medium available). Steven overcame many battles including severe dyslexia to graduate from TN Tech and Watkins Art School to attain his dream of working in film. Steve was the Video Projects Coordinator for Northeastern State University in Oklahoma at the time of his death. The beat of his heart was the people he cared for around him and his every action lit by the fierce love of his son. Steven was survived by his son, Quinn Hobbs; his fiancée, Dr. Anne Watson; his brother, David; and his parents, Rev. Robert and Drema Hobbs. He will be missed by friends too numerous to name. Steve’s family has chosen to wait to have a service to celebrate his life at a time to be announced later when more of those who love him can come together without fear to honor him in the way he deserves. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com