DAVY D HOBSON BIO
BIOGRAPHY OF DAVY HOBSON
Davy D. Hobson, a 71-year-old Paramedic and Registered Nurse, has led a remarkable life defined by a deep commitment to healthcare, a passion for the outdoors, and a flair for the creative arts. Born and raised in Texas, Hobson’s early years were marked by entrepreneurial spirit and a connection to nature. From ages 10 to 15, he sold Tyler Roses at bloom stands in Fort Worth each summer, and in the early 1970s, he became one of the first 200 individuals to earn the designation of Texas Certified Horticulturist. His adventurous spirit also took him to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, where he worked between college semesters, and to the oil fields near Houston, where he labored as a "roughneck" on Rig #21 for Delta Drilling in 1974.
Hobson’s academic journey reflects his dedication to learning and professional growth. He attended Tyler Junior College, East Texas Baptist University, the University of Texas at Tyler, Excelsior University in Albany, New York—where he earned an Associate in Applied Science Nursing Degree—and Chamberlain University, where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Currently, he is pursuing a Master of Science degree with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner. His extensive education has underpinned a distinguished career in healthcare, spanning decades and diverse roles. Hobson has worked as a Nationally Registered and Texas-licensed Paramedic for East Texas Medical Center in Tyler, Texas, and as a Medical Assistant at Acute Care of Tyler, where he honed skills in x-ray and laboratory examinations. His certifications have included BLS, ACLS, PALS, ENPC, TNCC, TNCC Instructor, and HSC-O.
A seasoned emergency medicine professional, Hobson has served as a travel nurse in 38 emergency rooms across Southern California and 8 in Texas, and as Director of Emergency Departments overseeing two ERs in East Texas. In 1998, he spent six months in the Gulf of Mexico as a medic for Acadian Air and Ambulance Service, where he received specialized training in suturing, antibiotic therapy, and ENT examinations. His early hospital experience in the 1980s included work on medical/surgical, orthopedics, and urology floors, laying the foundation for a career marked by resilience and adaptability.
Hobson’s personal health challenges have further shaped his perspective as a caregiver. In April 2003, he underwent surgery to remove cancer—the same disease that claimed his father’s life just six days prior. A decade later, in February 2013, he faced a life-threatening ordeal at Southwestern Medical Center (now Clements Hospital) in Dallas, where he was admitted with VT Storm, a condition involving deadly heart rhythms. After enduring CPR, defibrillations, emergency chest surgeries, blood transfusions, and renal failure treatment, Hobson developed cardiogenic shock and cardiac tamponade. In a groundbreaking procedure, doctors implanted two LVADs (left ventricular assist devices) to sustain him for five months until he received a heart transplant. His seven-month hospital stay deepened his empathy and understanding of patient care.
Beyond medicine, Hobson’s life brims with diverse passions. Raised by a stepfather who was a professional rodeo calf roper, he rode bucking horses and an 1,800-pound PRCA bull in his youth. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting. Creatively, Hobson shines as a musician and composer: his short piece for cellos premiered at Tyler Junior College in 2008, and in 1991, he won the Grand Prize in the American Music Hayride singing contest, beating out over 500 competitors. His musical journey took him to Nashville for recording, and he performed alongside artists like Linda Davis, Ronnie McDowell, and Joe Diffie. Hobson also enjoys reading, learning foreign languages, and playing basketball.
Today, Davy D. Hobson resides in Tyler, Texas, with his wife of 41 years. They have a 40-year-old daughter living in San Diego and a 32-year-old son in Tyler. His extraordinary life—spanning healthcare heroics, artistic achievements, and a tenacious spirit—continues to inspire those around him.