Ray A. Hubble

Ray A. Hubble, 73, of Coleman, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, at home surrounded by his family. He was born April 25, 1940 in Coleman, the son of the late Russell and Florence (Eagly) Hubble. Ray married Nancy A. Carney on June 28, 1958 in Coleman.

He owned and operated R & J Hubble Milk Hauling for 32 years. Ray had also worked for Chemical Leaman, hauled milk for Robert LaLone, and he trucked all over the country. Ray also hauled swimming pool water all over the area.

His family was very important to him. He loved to spend time with them and he cherished his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife Nancy; children, Cathy and Bob Rodosa, Jeff and Cindy, Jeanne Lamee, Pam Badour; grandchildren, Brian and Sarah, Becky and Wes, Christopher and Jen, Joni, Charlie and Kate, Sarah and Mikhael, Lizzi, Max; great-grandchildren, Grant, Gracie, Emma, Colton, Charlie "Bean," Mariah, Devin; best friends, Larry and Willie Ervin; brothers, Jack and Rosa Hubble, Keith and Diane Hubble; sister June Herkel; sisters-in-law, Madalyn Hubble and Shirley Thering.

He was preceded in death by his brother Max Hubble; sister and brother-in-law Elaine and Gordon Starkey; brothers-in-law, W. Dale Herkel, Dean Thering, Earl Larson; sister-in-law Sue Carney; son-in-law Dave LaMee; and daughter-in-law Mary Ann Hubble.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Ray's life will be held 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 2014 at Faith United Methodist Church, Coleman. Friends may call at the O'Laughlin Funeral Home, Inc., Coleman on Thursday, from 12-4 and 6-9 p.m., and on Friday at the church, starting at 12 p.m. until the time of services. Memorials are suggested to MidMichigan Home Care or to Jayden Lamb Pay It Forward.

There will be a memorial parade of Tractor Trailers Sunday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. in the city of Coleman honoring Ray.