Background
Hobson, John Richard was born on May 3, 1931 in Clover, South Carolina, United States. Son of Patrick Henry and Lena (Clarke) Hobson.
Hobson, John Richard was born on May 3, 1931 in Clover, South Carolina, United States. Son of Patrick Henry and Lena (Clarke) Hobson.
AB, Davidson College, 1953. Bachelor's Degree, Union Theological Seminary, 1957. Master of Divinity., Union Theological Seminary, 1959.
Doctor of Ministry., Columbia Theological Seminary, 1989.
Pastor, Oakboro-Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church, Stanfield, North Carolina, 1957-1961;
pastor, Shiloh Presbyterian Church, Grover, North Carolina, 1961-1965;
pastor, Squires Memorial Presbyterian Church, Norfolk, Virginia, 1965-1971;
senior pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Sanford, North Carolina, since 1971. Chairman budget committee Synod of North Carolina, Raleigh, 1963-1965. Chairman county Fayetteville (North Carolina) Presbytery, 1974-1977.
Trustee Coastal Carolina Presbytery, Fayetteville, 1988-1989, chairman preparation for ministry, since 1991.
Chairman Lee-Harnett Mental Health Board, Sanford, 1976-1980. President Lee County Ministerial Fellowship, Sanford, 1980. Member Rotary (Sanford).
Married Hilda Plecker, July 20, 1956. Children: John Richard Junior, Paul Thomas, Carl Patrick.