Dr. Paul Ray Hubbert

Ann,
I am so sorry that we have lost such a fine person, but we know is he is with his heavenly father and at peace.
I hope you are doing well. You know I've been down the road you are on now and I understand. I will always be grateful to Dr. Hubbert for his advice and the guidance he provided, during my time on the retirement board. I also enjoyed our time together at retirement conference and my chance to get to know you. I will never forget you or Dr. Hubbard.
I will be praying for you and hope to see you sometime soon.
Sharon Saxon

As a Troy State student of Dr. Hubbert's at Ft. Rucker during the Winter Quarter of 1969, I enjoyed his lecture presentations, without a textbook, in Curriculum Construction and Theory, Education 685. Although I made an A in my research paper, I was pleased to have received a B in the course since JoAnn was having some health issues during the quarter that were being addressed at the Columbus Medical Center. During the course, Dr. Hubbert was appointed Executive Secretary/Treasurer of AEA on March 1, 1969, and was able to share insights to the legislative process. Dr. Hubbert was always understanding and encouraging.

During the 1990 and 1994 races for Governor, I supported Dr. Hubbert as the best candidate and had my picture made with Dr. and Mrs. Hubbert and was honored when it was used in the Hubbert campaign literature.

Starting in October, 2001, until December, 2012, when he became unable to attend, a group of his friends had a monthly luncheon where we exchanged political views, but often listened to Dr. Hubbert's views on the meaning of certain actions by those in public office. Dr. Hubbert generally let me pick him up to travel for lunch. That gave me an opportunity to "pick his brain" for solutions to problems that I encountered. I always found him generous in sharing his expertise.

JoAnn and I joined First Christian Church in January, 2005, and enjoyed worshipping with the Hubberts at First Christian during the years 2005 till his death. Our friendship was based on a longstanding relationship of mutual respect.

J. Ray Warren
Montgomery, AL

Our condolences to the family of Dr. Hubbert.
Our prayers are with you at this difficult time, to have the strength to endure the days ahead. May your fondest memories bring you much needed comfort.
Mrs and Mrs. Harang

I am so very sorry for your loss and pray that as you face the difficult times ahead, you will rely on our heavenly father for strength and comfort. Trust in God at all times, pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us...Psalms 62:8

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are offered to the Hubbert family. Dr Hubbert will be remembered as a person of the utmost integrity and honesty in all of his business and political affairs. It was indeed a pleasure to care for him for the past 22 years. Alabama is a much better place due to the sacrificial service of Dr Hubbert and his family.

The Brinson Family

My sincerest condolences to Ann and the family on your loss. It was an honor and privilege to have been hired by Dr. Hubbert to be the Director of Public Relations for fledgling new staff at the AEA in 1970. The experience of working with him and trying to follow his good example of professionalism left an indelible impression on my life. Thank you!

Our deepest condolences to Ann and family! We loved Paul and will always keep him in our hearts. He did more for Alabama teachers than anyone has or will ever do! So glad he came into our lives!!!

My condolences to the Family of Dr. Paul Hubbert He fought the good fight
to see that educators as well as others to have a voice in our state. Thank You Dr. Hubbert for making a difference in our world John Meehan Birmingham

My deepest condolences to Dr. Hubbert's family, including his AEA family. I have always admired him for his intellect, calm demeanor, and willingness to serve as a role model for Association staff and leaders. May you feel the presence of God's love and graces during this difficult time.

So sorry for your loss. He was such a good man.
Kay Windham Carver
Irondale, Al

Mrs. Hubert and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dr. Hubbert's life long commitment to educators and public education will never be matched. We will miss him greatly.
Garry and Anita Gibson

Mr.O.M Bratton told the faculty at Wetumpka Elementary School that Alabama had the best retirement in the SouthEast. Encouraged teachers to stay in the profession. Dr. Paul Hubbert was the "Master Educator for the Retirement System... Marion S McCarter

With my deepest sympathy, to the Hubbert Family

Ann and Family,
John and I are saddened to hear of Dr. Hubbert's passing. He was a great man who did so much good for so many as long as he could. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Hubbert family, as a retired educator,Dr. Hubbert fight for us will always be appreciated.
Barbara W. Kite- Montgomery,Al.

Mrs. Hubbert and family,
I was so saddened to learn of Dr. Hubbert's death. He was an outstanding ambassador for teachers and the teaching profession for so many years. His impact will continue to be felt.
My mother, Elizabeth Cory, was so fond of your family and appreciated the hard work that Dr. Hubbert did.
Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers and may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Ann, we are so very sorry about Paul Ray's death. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Tom (Tommy Ray) and Doris Hubbert Hubbertville, Alabama

Very sorry for your loss. Enjoyed getting to meet him at the Hubbert family reunion many years ago.

My deepest sympathy to the Hubbert family. His legacy will continue to live on. He was a wonderful example to us all in AEA. He will be greatly missed.

Ann and family: Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on Paul's passing. I know that you know the influence his life and work had on this state. His life is an example of the impact one person can have on the lives of so many. But beyond the professional influence he had, his legacy includes a personal standard of how a life should be lived. Our lives took very different paths during the past 25 or so years, but I always looked back on the years we shared in our professional work as some of the most character-shaping years of my life. He will be missed by many. From Anne and me, please accept our sincere condolences.

Ann,
So sorry for your loss . I know from loosing Charles after 56 years together, you have lost your best friend.
You and your family will be in my prayers.
Classmate of 1956, Betty A Willingham

He was a man to be remembered ! He fought for education, for children and for teachers in Alabama . Thank You, Mr. Hubbert! June Harkins , Retired teacher , Fayette, AL

Blessings to Ann and all of the family members at this sad time. I hope you will be comforted knowing that Dr. Hubbert left a legacy for all educators and all the citizens of Alabama that benefited from his tireless efforts. There are so many of us that know we are comfortable in our retirement because of Paul's vision which looked past the needs of the day for educators. Even more importantly, Paul recognized that a well educated work force was essential to a positive future for Alabama. His legacy will be with us all for years to come. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.

Dr. Hubbert was brave and courageous as both an advocate for public school students and teachers, and as a long term liver transplant survivor. His leadership and political skills contributed to tremendous advances in public education in a relatively short time. I am reaping the benefits of his work on the TRS Board and am grateful that I have a great Retirement System and good insurance coverage. May God bless his family and friends with peace and comfort. Janice Chitwood, Pike Road, AL

A true patriot for our state! He served us well and made significant changes for many state employees and secured their retirement future! God bless his family!

My deepest sympathy to Ann and the Hubbert family. In my view, Paul Hubbert and former governor Albert Brewer have had the most positive influences in Alabama since I arrived in 1974.

Dr. Hubbert was a wonderful and caring person. As a teacher in Mobile County, I will always appreciate Dr. Hubbert and all that He did for the teachers and students of Alabama. My prayers are with you and your family.
Hope Carter (Mobile, AL)
Mary Rice (Montgomery, AL)

My sympathies to the Hubbert family.

My deepest sympathy to you. My prayers are with you and your family.
Senator Harri Anne Smith

Rest with The Lord, Doc. You have run the race well as His good and faithful servant. My time with you and around you was one of the biggest gifts of my life. It would be my prayer that everyone in Alabama could have known you personally and professionally. Have The Lord's peace Ann and Family. Mike Hamilton

Dr. Hubbert was a wonderful person. I was sorry to hear that he had died, but heaven has a wonderful addition. He will be missed. Ann, I have great memories of Dr. Hubbert at AEA and NEA meetings. May God Bless, Nora Sebring, Scottsboro, AL .

I was with Paul at the beginning of A_Vote, becomming the first State Chairman of A-Vote. I later became AEA president. He was the most remarkable and smartest person I had ever known in politics. We toured the state together, with Paul giving his "Politics and Pot Hole" speech, and I giving my Buscuits and Gunpower speech. I loved he and Joe Reed as brothers.