Darrick Hobbs Obituary (1964 - 2024)

Darrick Lamont Hobbs was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 6, 1964, to Elaine Charlene Hobbs. She preceded him in death on February 4, 2011. Darrick attended the Topeka School District. He was a graduate of Highland Park High School where he made the Varsity Football Team as a Sophomore through Senior year as well as a 3-year letterman. He also participated in Wrestling. He obtained an associate degree in social services from Washburn University. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He fancied himself a Kitchen Guru and cooked the best biscuits and gravy you’ve ever tasted. He was also an avid Chiefs fan. Darrick leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. He will be missed by his surviving family members including his son, Joshua Hobbs; brother Tony Alonzo Hobbs; sister, Roxanne LuRene Hobbs, brother, James M. Winborn III; nieces Chazari Chenelle Beard, Ynda Ryshan Hobbs and nephew Cameron Marshawn Hobbs; aunts, May Trosclair and Lucille Edwards, and a host of great nieces and great nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. His absence will be profoundly felt by all those who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.