Williem Christian Hobgood passed away suddenly on May 23rd, 2026 in Nacogdoches, Tx. Most knew him as Will. He was born to Mark and Ronda Hobgood on July 22nd, 2003 in Lubbock, Tx. Will grew up in Cushing, Tx where he was a multi sport athlete before graduated in 2021 and moving to Nacogdoches where he started his career at Canes. While working at Canes, Williem's sharp thinking and mature skill set allowed him to quickly promote and recently start serving as their assistant restaurant leader. He put a lot of time into his work and strived to be the best he could be for the Nacogdoches area. Will always went above and beyond to succeed and truly gave his all in anything he did.

Will was the youngest of nine children and if you asked him, he was definitely the favorite. Not only the favorite child but the favorite uncle. Both titles he took very serious. Everyone loved when "uncle Will" showed up. Outside of work Will enjoyed fishing, working out, motorcycles, playing basketball, his pug dogs and spending time with his friends and family any chance he got. If he knew he was going somewhere with water, he showed up with a fishing pole ready to go and stayed later than he should for "just one more cast." Will also wouldn't pass up a mirror without flexing some muscles. Will was co-founder of SSyndicate Street Bike Community. If you had a bike, Williem would go out of his way to make sure to talk to you and tell you how cool your bike was. He was a loving and outgoing person who did everything he could to make those around him laugh and feel loved. He truly wanted the best for others. We will forever miss him and cherish all the laughs we were able to share in the short time he was here. Will was taken from this earth to soon but we will hold onto the many memories we were all fortunate enough to share with him.

Williem is preceded in death by his older brother Leit Martin and grandparents Ross and Evelyn Phillips. He is survived by grandparents Wesley and Kaye Hobgood; parents, Mark and Ronda Hobgood; siblings, Lynsey Webb, Krystle (Robert Elliott,) Ross Link, Kaitlain (Mark Link,) April (Chris Flynn,) Morgan Myers and Christopher Hobgood; nephews and nieces, McKenzi Martin, Kolton Martin, Maddisyn Webb, Marilyn Thorne, Wyatt Hodges, Abigail Hodges, Mason Thorne, Benjamin Link, Jacob Elliott, Presley Flynn, Evelyn Link and Gracie Link; girl friend, Madison Spedden.