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Blake Hubbard Obituary
Durham
Blake Brower Hubbard, died Saturday in a tragic accident. He was born April 9, 1997 in Durham. Blake is survived by his parents, Patty and Jeff Hubbard; his brother, Robert and sister, Lauren; grandparents: Ella and Jim Brower of Siler City, and Went Hubbard and Kathryn Hubbard of Walpole, NH. Memorial services 3:00 PM Tuesday at Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill. In lieu of flowers donations to: Trinity School c/o Tennis Program, 4011 Pickett Rd. Durham 27705. Arrangements with Hall-Wynne Funeral Service & Crematory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Blake Hubbard
February 10, 2012
Jeff and Patty, Our son was Justin Straus who attended DA with Blake in the lower school (Justin and Jake Tillman were best buds). We can empathize with your pain as Justin died in 2008. Please know that we are here for you if it would help to talk with someone who has lost a child. It truly is the worst nightmare and our hearts are heavy knowing that another family is experiencing the very worst pain a parent can know. Heather Lee and Steve Straus - [email protected].
Jo Jennings Hall
February 9, 2012
I don't know you or your family but I read Blake's story on a decorating blog of his cousins. What an amazing family. What a beautiful young man. The short legacy that Blake's life with bring to this world is so very powerful. I live in Arkansas and have heard Blake's story. What comfort his written words will give you knowing he is with God. I pray for you and your family. I pray for the 2 young men that where with Blake. God Bless you and hold you tight through your life.
February 4, 2012
Patty and Jeff, the family and kids were devastated to learn of Blake's passing. Many a tear has been shed by me and the Courtside family. We have all shared memories of our brief time with Blake. We all remember the summer workouts and the discussions on where everyone wanted to go to college and play tennis. Blake declared he was too young to decide but wanted to play at an ACC school when the time came. The bright sun of this summer will be dimmer without him! Our thoughts and prayers will remain with you for years to come!!! Randy Bailey
Frankie Gaines Day
February 4, 2012
Patty and Jeff, you are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of loss. We know not what the future holds for any of us but to those who have Jesus as Savior and Lord know who holds the future. Draw upon that faith and allow the indwelling Holy Spirit to guide you during this difficult time.
Frankie and John Day
Siler City, NC
February 4, 2012
Jeff and Patty, thank you for partnering with God to create Blake Hubbard. Thank you too for memorializing Blake's life in such a powerful way, letting others be touched by this event and gaining their soul in our Lord and savior. From a coaches perspective Blake was a "PLAYER", he had that natural gift an athlete has to do things others can't. A "PLAYER" he was, he LOVED to PLAY, he LIVED to PLAY and ultimately he passed from us PLAYING. Most appropriately his memorial service was held in a house of PLAY,the gym at Trinity. All of God's Peace to you in this period of trial.
Patrick Henson, Cary, NC
Steve McGuire
February 3, 2012
Jeff,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your son, Blake. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Steve McGuire
Matt Merullo
February 3, 2012
Marv, so sad and so sorry to hear about your boy. I can't imagine what your going through but wanted to let you know how much you and Patty are in my thoughts and prayers.
Andrew Fried
February 2, 2012
Jeff
I was so sorry to hear of Blake's sudden passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts
Anne August
February 2, 2012
Dear Jeff and Patty - I was so shocked when Steve called me about your tragic loss. I know your family has been nothing but kind and generous to Steve and Sam and Jenny, always offering a place to stay at your home if they were passing through. Jenny is so saddened by the loss of Blake. You are in our thoughts and prayers. - Anne August
David Droschak
February 1, 2012
Jeff, Patty and family:
I just found out about the passing of Blake and I can't begin to express my sorrow for you and the family. May you be blessed through this difficult time and know that Blake is holding hands with Almighty God for all eternity. Until you meet him again may God ease your pain. Once again, I'm so very sorry.
Debra Branson
February 1, 2012
Patty & Jeff,
Our prayers are with you and your family.
May God put his hands upon you and hold you in his care.
Danny & Debra Davis Branson
Peter & Bonnie Kumiege
February 1, 2012
Marv / Patty, It is with a heavy heart that Bonnie and I reach out to you to offer our condolences for your traggic loss. I find it truer now than ever before that when you play baseball @ Carolina, you become family. As such, when one of our family hurts, we all hurt. God Bless you both and know that although we may not be with you in body, we are always with you in Spitit. Love you Man
Mitch McCleney
February 1, 2012
Jeff,
Its been a long time but I keep remembering the good times we had as roommates and teammates. I was so sad to hear about your son. Such a tragedy. Even though I never meet Blake I know if he was anything like his father he was a super boy. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Stay strong man, God will take care of you. God bless you.
Mitch McCleney
Shawn Dean
February 1, 2012
Jeff / Patty - Sherri and I pray for our Lord's comfort for your family; we are so sorry for your loss...Blessings to all of you as the weeks come to pass.
--Shawn/Sherri Dean & Family (Pacific NW)
February 1, 2012
Dear Jeff and Patty,
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Mike Jedziniak
February 1, 2012
To Jeff and Patty - We just found out about your tragic loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time.As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
-Chip and Sue O'Brien (Spofford, NH)
Byron Spooner
January 31, 2012
Jeff + Patty
Our deepest sympathies
The Spooner's family prayers and GOD's blessings are with you and your entire family
May Blake's memory be eternal
Jackie Sawyer
January 31, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of this tragedy. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. We are thankful that we had a chance to share some moments with Blake through SDLL. As my husband would say he had quick hands and a great heart. We will pray for strength so your family can get through this time.
Jackie and Ed
John Crockett
January 31, 2012
Jeff, it's been a long time since we overlapped the Carolina baseball program, and I just learned about Blake's death. So very sorry. May memories of many happy days carry you and your family through this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
John Crockett, Louisville, KY
January 31, 2012
Jeff,
Prayers to you and your family. Hang in there
Chris Lauria
Chuck Lamson
January 31, 2012
Jeff and Patty,
We cannot imagine the grief and sorrow you must be experiencing now with the loss of your son Blake. Our children are so precious. Please know you have many friends and family praying for your comfort during this time. We will continue to lift you up during your healing. Sincerely, Chuck & Leigh Lamson
S Johnson
January 31, 2012
To the Hubbard Family,
May the Lord Christ hold each and every one of you as close as he is surely holding your son,
The Johnson's Durham NC
Jeff Bradley
January 31, 2012
Jeff and Patty,
There are no words I can offer, only prayers for Blake's comfort and peace. You are in my thoughts, Jeff Bradley
Chris Tate
January 31, 2012
Dear Patty and Jeff,
Chris Tate here from Little Rock.....Mom just told me about the accident.....it's been so long since we talked, brother.....
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.....
The Tates
Eugene Drezner
January 31, 2012
Dear Hubbard Family...we are so, so sorry for your loss!! Please know we're keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers each day. And please let us know if we can do anything for you.
The Drezners
Nancy Hamilton
January 31, 2012
Blake's Family,
I did not know your son but I heard about him through my children who attend DA Middle School. I know they will honor him today with a moment of silence. I joined them in my home and lit a candle for your son. May the soft light of God's grace surround and sustain you now and always.
January 31, 2012
To Jeff and Patty - Kevin LeClair just informed me of your tragic loss. Words truly cannot express how sad Marti and me are feeling as I write this. All of your family are in our thoughts and prayers as we try to process this.
Bob and Marti Harrington (Saxtons River, VT)
Kim Tweten
January 31, 2012
We attend church at Christ Community Church in Chapel Hill. Although we haven't known your son, over the last few days we have sat alongside dear friends who have know him, and wept with them. We are so sorry for your deep loss - and we continue to pray for you... for God's peace and healing in His time, and for your comfort both for now and in the future.
Denise Lowe
January 31, 2012
Patty & Family and Jim,Ella & Family,
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers! I love you all and I am so sorry to hear this heart breaking news!
Bobby & Denise Lowe Burgess & Family
Marian, Addy and Tim Bollerslev
January 30, 2012
Dear Patty and Jeff,
We have all been so sad after hearing about Blake's tragic accident and our thoughts and prayers have been with you ever since. It brought back memories of loosing our own, almost full term baby, and realizing, this is SO much worse. Just remember life HAS to go on.
Blake was such a Sweethart . I always saw him with a smile on his face. Remember him sitting in the back of my car, before or after tennis practice, talking about practice and he had the most wonderful expressions, a bit precausious sometimes. People say he was quiet. He wasn't quiert in my car. He was talking and we were always laughing.
January 30, 2012
To Patty and all her family --
To Jim and Ella --
My heart breaks for you. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie Brower Kolischak
Weiguo Zhang
January 30, 2012
Jeff and Patty:
We are so sorry and sad to hear the news of Blake's tragic accident.
Blake was such a wonderful and sweet boy. He and Bryan played a lot of tennis and Pingpong at the tennis club. They had so much fun together playing doubles in the tournaments. He was such a fighter. Never gave up any points even when he was injured. We always enjoyed watching him in the tournaments. We will really miss him.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Weiguo, Ming, and Bryan
Leigh Ann Yeager
January 30, 2012
Jeff and Patty,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Leigh Ann and Jesse Yeager
January 30, 2012
Blake made a great friend when he visited. I am so sorry that tragedy took him at such an early age. I will miss him greatly. You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Timothy J. Ryan
January 30, 2012
Jeff, Patty, Robert and Lauren....we are so saddened by the news of Blake's death. We pray that you will be greatly comforted by God's great grace during this time of unspeakable sorrow.
Dave and Shirley Calhoun
January 30, 2012
Jeff, Patty, Robert and Lauren -
I am so deeply sorry and sad to hear of Blake's passing. I know there are no words or thoughts that could I possibly write or say to help you deal with Blake's loss - nor could I begin to imagine the pain in your hearts. I have many fond memories of our children playing together and growing up in Hope Valley - that truly brings a smile to my face in all this sadness. May God bless and comfort you. My deepest sympathy - Bobby Pope
Susan Jacques
January 30, 2012
Praying that the "Peace of God that passes all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." Wish I could do more.
January 30, 2012
Jeff, Patty, Robert and Lauren....we are so saddened by the news of Blake's death. We pray that you will be greatly comforted by God's great grace during this time of unspeakable sorrow. Dave and Shirley Calhoun
January 30, 2012
Patty,
Hi. I did not know Blake, but as a mother of a teenage son, my heart hurts for you all. It is such a tragedy and a waste, and the only way to get through is to know that GOD needed another angel up there and Blake got that honor!
I heard about your loss through my sister, Wilma J. Pike.
I will pray for your family. Christie Scott Cook
Lynda Davis
January 30, 2012
Jeff and Patty - There are no words I can think of to express how very sorry I am for your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are will you all at this terrible time. If there is anything I can do to help you in any way, please call on me. With deepest sympathy to you all.
January 30, 2012
God Bless your family. I had met Blake on the tennis court playing with my son sometime and thought him always a lovely guy and nice child for the younger boys to be with. We are incredibly saddened and will miss him too. God Bless you during this time. Holly Borden
January 30, 2012
God bless your family at this difficult time. May He be with you and comfort you.
Teresa Brown
Craig and LeAnne Fleming
January 30, 2012
Jeff, Patty, Robert and Lauren,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and we love you. I have no words that can help you through this, but I will tell you that Jake loved Blake sooo much. He said he felt like Blake was a brother to him at the lake and that he always felt safe when Blake was around him. He was so kind to Jake and always tried to include him with the "big kids". We loved him and dearly love you all. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you. We will think of you and pray for you for the strength that only God can provide. Craig and LeAnne Fleming
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