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WM HUBATKA Obituary

June 27, 1928 - September 10, 2014 OKLAHOMA CITY After an extended hospital stay, Bill Hubatka passed peacefully on September 10, 2014 in the loving presence of his closest family. Bill was born June 27, 1928 to John Edward and Helen Belle Hubatka (nee Sears) and big sister, JoAnn. He graduated from Northeast High School and attended the University of Oklahoma. He enjoyed a lengthy career in sales, selling, through the years, cars, commercial real estate and insurance. He was a dear friend to many and a beloved brother, father, and grandfather. Survivors include his sister, JoAnn and brother-in-law, Wayne Leuszler; daughter, Marilyn K. Emberson; granddaughter, Laurie Jo Hill; great grandchildren, Tiffany Emberson, Kayla Emberson and Robert Lee Hill, Jr.; and great great granddaughter, Jaala Emberson-Briggs. He will be forever missed by his friends and family; and both the Sooners and OKC Thunder have lost one colossal fan. A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held Friday, October 3rd, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 8701 N.W. Expressway, Oklahoma City.

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Published by Oklahoman on Oct. 1, 2014.

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Tiffany and Jaala Emberson

October 21, 2014

I call you Granddad, but you are much more than that
Grandpa, Father friend
you wore every hat
you tried to embarrass me by acting foolish
but to me
you were always the coolest
I wish I could tell you face to face
how much you meant
I cherish the memories we have and the time that we spent
I guess I thought you'd always be here and it would always be the same
I could always catch you at home watching golf or watching the game...

So on that note here's to a hole in one kind of a life... a 3 point buzzer beater kind of personality...with an interception taken to the house kind of style.

BOOMER SOONER!
THUNDER UP!

Love you Granddad

Andy Smith

October 6, 2014

Bill, You will be missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace.

Andy Smith

October 6, 2014

“‘What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us."
— Helen Keller
Bill you will be missed, but never forgotten.

Andy Smith

October 6, 2014

"What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us."
— Helen Keller
Bill will be missed, but never forgotten.

Jackie Smith

October 3, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Marilyn. I know my mom is taking good care of you. Thinking if you today.

Steve Smith

October 2, 2014

Boomer Sooner, Bill!!!

JoAnn Leuszler

October 1, 2014

In my heart there is a very special place just for you, Billy Boy. Memories of our fun times growing up together out in the country. There was so many fun things to do with each other that city kids never got to do. As years past we never grew apart & to the very parting of our time together there was a deep love. I'll be with you again as it is only for a little while so be ready to greet us when we come to join you. Your Big Sister JoAnn & as you called us "Sis & Brother Wayne"

Helen Smith

October 1, 2014

When I was a little kid l called Bill my "Uncle Billy Button". I will miss his smile, his warmth & his sense of humor!

Bill and Lynda Watkins

October 1, 2014

Bill will never be forgotten. He was our beloved and dear friend for many years, and memories of being together will be discussed time and time again with laughter and through tears. Rest in peace, Billy Bob. We love you.

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