Joseph Bennett Hobbs, 56, of Gaston died Saturday February 6, 2021 in Richmond, Va.

Bennett, a native of Halifax County, was the Son of the late Joseph “Joe” Hobbs. 

He was a graduate of Roanoke Christian School and NC Wesleyan College where he graduated with honors. Bennett was a life-long businessman in Northampton and Halifax Counties.

He is survived by his Mother, Nancy Cook and his step-father, Phillip of Gaston; his sister, Joan H. Long and her husband, Ricky of Roanoke Rapids; his nieces and nephews, Cortney Hammack and her husband, Jeremy, Lee Powers, Brent Powers and his wife, Whitney, Alyssa Dennis and her husband, Preston, Kalyn Long and Colin Long; his great nieces and nephews, Karlee Hammack, Sophia White, Braxton Hammack, Conner Hammack, Brylee Turner and Weston Powers.

Graveside Services will be held Wednesday February 10, 2021 at 2 pm at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Randy Martin officiating.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7-8:30 at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids.

Social distancing and mask are required to attend the visitation and the Services.

Online condolences may be made to the family at askewfs.com