Background
Hobbs, Oliver Kermit was born on September 21, 1918 in Hobbsville, South Carolina, United States. Son of Ephriam J. and Sallie (Brown) Hobbs.
Hobbs, Oliver Kermit was born on September 21, 1918 in Hobbsville, South Carolina, United States. Son of Ephriam J. and Sallie (Brown) Hobbs.
Service representative Sadler Music Company, Suffolk, Virginia, 1939—1942. Service manager A.E. Sadler Company, 1945—1949. General manager Shotton's Farm Service, 1949—1958.
Director research and engineering Benthall Machine Company, Inc., since 1958. President Hobbs Engineering Company, since 1963, Hobbs-Adams Engineering Company, since 1970. Chairman board Pioneer Processors, Inc., since 1972.
Consultant agricultural mechanical devices, since 1956. With United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations.
Member United States Chamber of Commerce, Sudan-United States Business Council. Member, past director Suffolk-Nansemond Chamber of Commerce. Member Suffolk-Nansemond History Society.
Member Virginia Farm Equipment Association, Farm Bureau, Agribus Council, Virginia Manufacturers Association, International Platform Association, Woodmen of World, Ruritan Club, Rotary Club, Kings Fork Club (president Suffolk 1959).
Married Frances Allsbrook Piland, June 14, 1941. Children: Oliver Kermit, Cynthia Russell.