Cubbage Lindbergh

Lindbergh L. Cubbage Lindbergh L. Cubbage, 86, of Charlottesville, passed away on Wednesday September 3, 2014 in Staunton, Virginia. He was born on February 2, 1928, in Charlottesville, Virginia, to the late Frank N. Cubbage and Ann Brooks Cubbage. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank Cubbage Jr., Victor Cubbage, and Franklin Cubbage; and by his sister, Virginia C. Taylor, all of Charlottesville. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marjorie H. Cubbage, and by their sons, Michael Cubbage and his wife, Jan of Keswick, Virginia, and Christopher Cubbage and his partner, Melinda Zobrist of Greenwood, Virginia. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Matthew Cubbage of Atlanta, Georgia, Frannie Massaro of Syracuse, New York, Isabelle Cubbage of Dayton, Ohio, Nick Schaller of Dayton, Ohio, and Jennifer Iams of Mclean, Virginia; by his sisters, Katherine Goodridge and her husband, Tom, and Ann Gaylord, all of Charlottesville; as well as two great-grandchildren, Connor and Madeline of McLean, Virginia. He was known to friends and family by a number of names: "Lindbergh", "Lindy", "Lynn", "L.L.", "Coach" and "Dad". He attended Charlottesville public schools until joining the United States Merchant Marines in 1944 at the age of 16, sailing across the Atlantic in supply convoys twice during World War II, and was later honorably discharged from the United States Coast Guard in 1945. He became a master bricklayer, and taught his trade to many in the 1950's and '60's. He worked for Anchor Construction Company of Washington D.C. before settling back in Charlottesville in 1957. He laid brick on many fine homes, schools, apartment complexes, churches, and was proud to have been the Brick Superintendent for the construction of University Hall in the mid 1960's. He also worked for Rogers Construction Company on the University of Virginia Hospital. He later became a skilled and detailed homebuilder, remodeler, and general handyman with his very strong and skillful hands. In addition to his career, he spent many hours coaching. Including the Kiwanis Club Little League baseball, Allied Supply-Lambeth Jr. League Baseball, and Post 74-American Legion Baseball. He was also, along with Broadus Madison, a founding father of Little League Football in Charlottesville. Their Central League "Colts" in the early 1960's was one of the first teams in the city. He was also good friends with Miss Nan Crowe of the Charlottesville Parks and Recreation and worked many odd jobs for the Recreation Department over the years. He was a fan of Babe Ruth, Sam Snead, Johnny Unitas, and a lifelong fan and admirer of the Reverend Billy Graham. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Charlottesville. During his semi retirement he and his wife, Marjorie, were caretakers of the 9-hole McIntire Golf Course. This was one of his favorite jobs, and he was known to many as the "Local Pro", with golf club in hand, he would often give free tips and lessons to golfers young and old, including many University of Virginia students who played the course. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Laurels of Charlottesville, UVA Hospital, Envoy of Staunton, and Legacy Hospice for providing end of life care. As a skilled Brickmason, builder, and contractor, he left his fingerprint on projects throughout the City and County of Albemarle. He touched the lives of many young boys with his years of coaching baseball and football. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2014, in the Chapel at First United Methodist Church of Charlottesville with the Reverend Al Horton officiating. A visitation will follow. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad at P.O. Box 160, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.hillandwood.com