Willie Hubbard, Jr.

Obituary For Willie Hubbard, Jr.

Willie Hubbard Jr., 80 of Valdosta, peacefully transitioned from this busy walk of life on Monday, April 1, 2024, at his residence.

Willie Hubbard aka “Junior” was born January 11, 1944, to the late Willie Hubbard Sr. and Harriet Strong Hubbard in Shamrock, Florida (Dixie County). Mr. Hubbard was a proud graduate of Pinevale High School Tigers Class of 1962. Mr. Hubbard was a proud Army Veteran where he served in Communications, The Signal Corps.

Mr. Hubbard was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church where he once served as Steward and Trustee. He was a Skilled Carpenter, along with a HVAC Contractor, as he built his beautiful home from ground up to completion. The Prayer Altar, that you see in St. Paul A.M.E. Church sanctuary is also evidence of Mr. Hubbard’s master carpentry. Mr. Hubbard worked and retired from The Bell South Corporation after 25 years of faithful service.

Mr. Hubbard was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Harriet Strong-Hubbard; four sisters, Willie-Ree, Recola Bracy, Katie Tanner and Laura Washington; one brother, Charles Hubbard.

Mr. Hubbard is survived by his wife Annie Gloria Goss-Hubbard of Valdosta, GA; he also leaves to cherish his memories three daughters, Cheryl Hubbard of Valdosta, GA, Tracy Hubbard-Jackson (Joel) of Loganville, GA, Vanessa Hubbard-Hopkins (Gerald) of Charlotte, NC; one son, Roderic Hubbard (Nicole) of Buford, GA; one bonus child, Jayden Hubbard; like a daughter, Wanda Farmer (Lonnie) of McDonough, GA; two sisters, Barbara Jones of Valdosta and Lacy Pettiford of Jersey City, NJ; one brother-in-law, Johnny Goss (Barbara) of Valdosta, GA; Mr. Hubbard also leaves six grandchildren, Montoya, Justin, Nicholas, Ragan, Dartanya and Alyssa; three great grandchildren, Jelani, Jahfari and Jakory; five godchildren, Rhonda, Lil Charles, Carla, Sheena and Taurean; and host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends.

The celebration of life service will be held Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 419 S. Ashley St., Valdosta, GA 31601. Rev. James McKenzie, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Pallbearers Cemetery.

Public viewing will be held Friday, April 5, 2024 from 2:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

We Solicit Your Prayers for The HUBBARD Family.

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Stevens Funeral Home of Valdosta is serving The HUBBARD family with care, compassion, love and uncompromising dignity.

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