Bobby Eugene Hubbard, 82, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown. Born on December 31, 1938 in Russell County, he was the son of the late James Walter and Lena Martin Hubbard.
Bobby enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also loved tending to his garden. In 1966, Bobby and his late wife, Pauline, founded Hubbard’s Building Supply in Russell Springs. He was a member Russell Springs First Baptist Church, Gideons International, and a Veteran of the U.S. Army.
In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pauline Emerson Hubbard; a son, Kevin Estus Hubbard; and eight siblings.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Jeff (and Glenna) Hubbard of Russell Springs
1 brother: James B. Hubbard of Jamestown
1 sister: Enola Catron of Louisville
2 granddaughters: Amity (and John) Onders of Littleton, CO, and Mariah Hubbard of Russell Springs
Funeral Service: Monday, September 20, 2021 at 10:00amCT at Russell Springs First Baptist Church with Bro. Jeff Griffin and Bro. Jeric Devore officiating
Burial: Union Cemetery
Visitation: From 5:00pm-8:00pmCT on Sunday at Russell Springs First Baptist Church and after 8:00amCT on Monday
Pallbearers: Bobby will be Charles M. Smith, Steve Gaskin, Ned Cunningham, Joseph Luttrell, Joe Richards, Charles Emerson, and Faye Cook (who was a special caregiver).
The Hubbard family requests facial coverings be worn by everyone in attendance.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Gideons International.
Benard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
