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Joseph Hubbard Obituary
Joe faithfully served his Lord and Savior, loved and adored his family, and invested his career in serving America and caring for airmen. He is survived by his wife, Karen; his daughter, Katherine; and his son, Joey. He is also survived by his father; his mother; two brothers; and two sisters.
Chief Hubbard entered the Air Force on Aug. 21, 1990, initially serving as a security specialist at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. In 1994 he transitioned into communications and computer system operations. Chief Hubbard's service included duty at Kunsan Air Base, Korea; KI Sawyer Air Force Base, Mich.; Robins Air Force Base, Ga.; Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.; Heidelberg, Germany; and Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Additionally, he served as the Superintendent of the Secretary of the Air Force's Legislative Liaison Office at the Pentagon, and as the Superintendent of the 53d Test Management Group at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Chief Hubbard earned a Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, in management from Park University and a Master of Business Administration degree, with honors, from Webster University. As Chief Hubbard does every day, he had spent Monday focusing his time, energy, and attention caring for the airmen of the 53d Test Management Group.
A viewing and visitation will be held at 10 a.m., on Monday, Jan. 13, at the First Baptist Church of Niceville, Fla., with a memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. An additional visitation and memorial service will be held at the Loudon Funeral Home in Loudon, Tenn., on Jan. 15, at 11 a.m., followed immediately by a burial with full military honors at Lakeview Cemetery in Lenoir City, Tenn.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Chief Hubbard's name to the Fisher House Foundation (www.fisherhouse.org) or the Bob Hope Village (www.afenlistedwidows.org/BHV.html).
You may go online to offer condolences to the family and sign the guestbook at www.heritagegardensfuneralhome.com. Heritage Gardens Funeral Home of Niceville is entrusted with the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Hubbard
Michael Fromm
January 19, 2014
An outstanding leader. He was an example to me as I learned in my younger military years.
Tammy Garner Scarbrough
January 15, 2014
Thoughts and Prayers for The family ! Sorry for your loss! I went to school with Joey but was a year older than him! He always was a very nice person who always had a smile on his face! RIP Joey!
Rhoda Covington
January 15, 2014
I went to school with Joey so sorry for your loss,,,
Erik Hermanson
January 15, 2014
One of the best and will be sorely missed. My condolences to the Hubbard family. This is truly a sad day for us all.
Trinity Scott
January 14, 2014
I went to High School with Joey but didn't know him very well. From what I read about him, he was a fine upstanding man & too young to go. I believe he's in a better place now, always remember that, sorry about your loss. Prayers for the family.
Marcie Bledsoe
January 14, 2014
Such a loss. So sorry to hear. Prayers for the family.
Donna Gayhart Sinclair
January 14, 2014
Our deepest condolences to Aunt Brenda and her family during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always!
Donna Dorton
January 14, 2014
Karen, Katherine & Joey, I'm so sorry for your loss. I feel that my life is better for knowing and working alongside a man such as Joe. The office is just not the same without him. Love and prayers to you all.
Shawn Ashley
January 13, 2014
My sincerest condolences to the Hubbard family. He left this earth much too soon. But, please take comfort in knowing that he's now with God.
Darlene Jenkins
January 13, 2014
Chief, you were the best! I truly miss you. I pray that God will comfort the family.
Elissa Welch
January 11, 2014
It was an honor knowing you and studying God's Word with you every Sunday. You will be missed by so many. Karen, Katherine, and Joey, my heart is so heavy for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Russell
January 11, 2014
Thank you for your years of service to our country. Our prayers are with your family.
Chris Harvey
January 11, 2014
I will miss our daily conversations Chief. Thank you for your mentorship. May God comfort your family at this difficult time. You will be missed.
Alechia bean
January 11, 2014
To the family of Chief Hubbard, you are in my prayers. Please look to God in this time of need.
Dona Dunbar
January 11, 2014
Thinking of you with love and prayers. Rest in peace Joey.
Eddie Morgan
January 11, 2014
To the Hubbard family may God bless and keep you in your time of sorrow.
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