Ray David Hobbs

Background

Hobbs, Ray David was born on July 13, 1951 in Pensacola, Florida, United States. Son of Richard Alton and Louise Adell (Williams) Hobbs.

Education

Bachelor in English Literature, Illinois State University, 1975.

Career

Reporter, Pine Bluff (Arkansas) Commercial, 1977-1979; bureau chief, Arkansas Democratic, Pine Bluff, 1979-1981; assistant city editor, Arkansas Democratic, Little Rock, 1981-1983; night city editor, Arkansas Democratic, Little Rock, 1983-1985; city editor, Arkansas Democratic, Little Rock, 1985-1993; executive city editor, Arkansas Democratic-Gazette, Little Rock, 1993-1996; assistant managing editor/news, Arkansas Democratic-Gazette, 1996-1998; deputy managing editor, Arkansas Democratic-Gazette, since 1998.

Achievements

• Ray David Hobbs has been listed as a noteworthy Editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: fly fishing, men's amateur soccer league, traveling.

Connections

Married Pamela A. Aiello, December 17, 1977. Children: Ray David Junior, Brian Joseph.

Father:

Richard Alton Hobbs

Mother:

Louise Adell (Williams) Hobbs

Spouse:

Pamela A. Aiello

child:

Ray David Junior Hobbs

child:

Brian Joseph Hobbs