Howard C. Hobson Jr. passed away Friday February 5th, 2016. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. To Evelyn (Wicker, Hobson) Billings and Howard C. Hobson Sr.,and had only one sister, Evelyn Joyce (Hobson) Skiff, who all preceded him in death. Raised in Pinehurst, NC, he loved loved animals, worked with horses and joined the navy at 18 years of age. He came to San Diego for training, was part of the Naval Air Corps, and completed course in field engineering. He stayed in California, and worked as an electrical engineer.He kept in touch with his family, and always tried to do what he could for them. Rest in peace Uncle Howard, love your nephews and nieces.