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Aaron Douglas Hobbs was born on January 23, 1960 in Freeport, Texas to Aaron Lee and Joyce Vivian Washington Hobbs. He was later blessed with a younger brother, Vincent, and the family moved to Dickinson in 1964. Aaron's formative education began in Mrs. Irene Goffney's kindergarten class on Deats Road and ended in graduation with the Dickinson High School Class of 1978, where he made life-long friends. In high school, Aaron served on the Student Council; was a member of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC); and joined Future Teachers of America (FTA). Following graduation, he continued his studies at Prairie View A&M University. Aaron accepted Christ at an early age, and the Hobbs family faithfully attended St. James AME Church until its dissolution. Years later, his mother joined the fellowship of Faith United Methodist Church in Dickinson. Aaron often attended service with his mother, but he united with New Jerusalem Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Floyd Young, where he faithfully served as a member of the choir. Aaron later united with Victorious Living Christian Center (formerly Agape Christian Center) under the leadership of Pastor Wilson D. Douglas, Ill. He was a faithful member and actively served in several ministries including Sunday School; Singles Ministry; Finance Committee; and the Sanctuary Choir, where he served as choir director for many years. During the church's early years, the Hobbs Family's spacious home was the location for weekly choir rehearsals. Aaron was also instrumental in helping to secure a church bus, along with accepting the responsibility of transporting members to church as well as to other church functions. When the church downsized to a van, he remained devoted to his "calling" of transporting his church family. Aaron had a long and very fulfilling career managing and directing student transportation in several Texas School Districts, including Dickinson, Houston and several in the Dallas area. He began his career in student transportation as a DISD bus driver, which gave him valuable insight in understanding what would and what would not enhance safety and comfort on a school bus. Several years later, he was promoted to Director of Student Transportation for the district. Aaron served in this position for several years until his move to the Houston Independent School District. Aaron served as the 2005-2006 President of the Texas Association of Pupil Transportation (TAPT). TAPT is a non-profit association that promotes safe and efficient pupil transportation between transportation departments across the state. He was a member of both the Gulf Coast TAPT Chapter and the NorthTexas Chapter. He also served on the Gulf Coast Executive Committee, was a TAPT Professional Development Instructor and also served on the Professional Development and Certification Committee. Aaron retired in 2017 as Executive Director of Transportation for Dallas County Schools, where he was responsible for over 1,600 bus routes across 14 different school districts. In this position, he is remembered for having championed the use of electronic tablets for bus driver navigation and for keeping track of students' location. Aaron enjoyed shopping as a hobby and as a sport. He was the grandmaster of finding the best deals. He loved cooking for friends and family. If you never tasted his "Hobbs Potatoes", please know that you missed out on some good eating. Aaron loved music and was a choir member at every church where he held a membership. In 2025, Aaron made Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church in Hitchcock his home. Even though he lived in Spring, Aaron came into the GSM church family and immediately went to work joining the Mass Choir and the Mighty Men Chorus. His commute was almost an hour and a half on Sundays and Wednesdays for choir rehearsal and he was AWAYS on time, NEVER late. He was especially proud of his Pastor and wife, Dr. William L. Randall, Jr and Sister Regenia Randall, the members of Greater St. Matthews, and the GSM Music Ministry. Aaron departed this life to be with the Lord on February 4, 2026 in Houston, Texas. He was welcomed by his parents, Aaron and Joyce Hobbs as many relatives and friends. Left to cherish Aaron's precious memories are his devoted and supportive brother and sister-inlaw,Vincent and Michelle Hobbs; nephews: Vincent Hobbs, Jr., Aaron J. Hobbs, Sr., and Jakolbe Hobbs; great-nephew, Aaron J. Hobbs, Jr.; and great-niece, Audrey Hobbs. Aaron also will be long-remembered by a host of cousins; other extended family members; his GSM Church Family; and many, many friends.

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Aaron D Hobbs

January 23, 1960 - February 4, 2026