Michael Jearl Eugene Hobbs Sr.

Michael Jearl Eugene Hobbs Sr. was born February 21, 1970 in Chicago, IL to Eugene Hobbs Jr. and Alice Marie Hobbs. At a young age, he accepted Christ at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, in Chicago, IL. Michael attended Curie High School in Chicago, IL where he played basketball and sang in the choir. In 1988, he joined the United States Marine Corp, where he served for four years and was honorably discharged as a Corporal. In 2009, Michael became “Lil Papa”, a member of 317 Ryders MC, of which he retired as a lifetime member in 2023. Michael served as a Road Captain.

Professionally, Michael mentored, trained, and drove commercial vehicles for over 20 years. During his personal time, Michael loved riding motorcycles and enjoying time with friends and family. He had a great sense of humor and knew exactly what to do to light up a room. In the summertime if he was not on the grill, you would find him cutting grass or towing bikes. He truly lived for others.

Michael departed this life on Monday, April 20, 2026. His grandparents, Eugene & Ethel Hobbs and John & Ella Mae Bennett; three uncles and one aunt all preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his children: Michael Jearl Eugene Hobbs Jr. (Andrea), Kaleigh Nicole Butler (Corvon), Isaiah Lamar Hobbs, Allen Pryor, and Davion Robinson; a grandson and five granddaughters; parents, Eugene and Alice Hobbs; two sisters, Tamara Rogers (John), and Winters Hope. Michael also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.