Rudolph Hubbard, age 87 of Lula, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
Born in Homer, Georgia on December 23, 1931, he was a son of the late Myrtice Hubbard. Mr. Hubbard was a carpenter in commercial construction with H.W. Ivey Construction. He traveled the United States doing construction and settled here in 1965 and became a poultry farmer. During his time in the construction industry, he did work on the Governor’s Mansion and was recognized for his work by Governor Deal. At one point in time, he was acting Magistrate Judge for Hall County. He was a man who loved his community, friends and above all, his family.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Iva Murphy Hubbard; twin brother, Roudeze Hubbard; brothers, Jerry Robinson, Johnny Robinson and C.W. Robinson; sisters, Maxine Gilleland and Patricia Gilleland.
Surviving are his son, Eddie Hubbard of Homer; daughter, Debbie Smith of Lula; grandchild and spouse, Misty Dawn & Stephen Jackson of Alto; great grandchildren, Oakley Jackson, Oxley Jackson and Olive Jackson; brother, Donald Robinson of Gainesville; sisters, Linda Hubbard of Cumming, Jewel Holtzclaw of Gainesville and Janice Clark of Commerce; several nieces and nephews; beloved friend, Patricia Lewis.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 pm on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart. Interment will follow in Living Mission United Methodist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm on Wednesday and from 1-2 pm prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mr. Rudolph Hubbard to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517.
The family would like to send a special thank you to Kindred Hospice for the many years of loving compassion for our dad and family.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgahee-griffinand stewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
