Ricky Hubbard Obituary

Ricky Lynn Hubbard, age 66, a lifelong resident of Bibb County, Al passed peacefully at home with his wife, son and daughter by his side on April 28, 2025. Ricky was a beloved husband, devoted father, and cherished member of his community. Visitation will be held Monday May 5, 2025 at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home from 12-2pm. A graveside service for family and friends will be held on Monday May 5 at 4pm on the Hubbard Farm in Bibb County, Al. The wishes of the family are that anyone wanting to share a memory will please do so at the graveside service. The family plans for a future flower garden nearby if you would like to bring a flower or seed that day to be added.

Pallbearers will be Glenn Peak, Tim Armstrong, Eddie Johnston, Randy Brown, Sherwood McMillan & Mike McCary. Honorary Pallbearers are BCHS Class of 1976, Bibb County Commissioners from years 2004-2020, Lewis & Faye Manderson Cancer Center Nurses & Dr’s, and all past ball players that were coached under Ricky Hubbard & sponsored by Hubbard Electric Company.

A respected electrician and small business owner for 40+ years by trade; Ricky was also a passionate public servant and served the citizens of Bibb County as a commissioner for 16 years. Ricky was known for always advocating for his community and believing in the power of doing what was right. Leaders in the community have been quoted as saying, “Commissioner Hubbard worked tirelessly for Bibb County and fought hard for Economic Development. Bibb County is a better place because of his service”. And that “Commissioner Hubbard always worked to benefit the county verses what benefited himself”. Ricky was not just a leader but also a true friend to those around him; earning the respect and admiration of everyone he encountered. Commissioner Hubbard also held leadership positions on the West Alabama Regional Commission and the Alabama Association of County Commissions.

Those that truly knew Ricky knew that his “rule book style” of voting started way before his commission years. Many young men, fellow ball coaches, and umpires remembered him as the Coach who always had a copy of the rule book in his back pocket….even if it was just a T-ball game. Instilling the lesson early in life to his players and his children to always stand for what you believe in….even when you are left standing alone. One of his favorite sayings to his children was “you have got to stand for something or you will fall for anything”.

Ricky was a farmer; there was never a day to pass that you wouldn’t find him out on the land. He was known and respected at cattle barns in surrounding areas. He showed commitment not only to his land but to the values of honesty and perseverance. Ricky built a life rooted in hard work and started with nothing but piece by piece put together what could easily be described as a little piece of paradise; Ricky referred to it as God’s Country.

Ricky faced his cancer diagnosis with incredible strength & courage. He touched the lives of so many over his fight and lived out the lyrics of his favorite Elvis Presley song…. “ My friend, I’ll say it clear. I’ll state my case of which I’m certain. I’ve lived a life that’s full. I’ve traveled each and every highway. And more, much more than this - I did it my way. Regrets, I’ve had a few- But then again, too few to mention- I did what I had to do- And saw it through without exemption. I’ve loved, I’ve laughed and cried- I’ve had my fill, my share of losing. And now as tears subside I find it all so amusing to think I did all that and not in a shy way. Oh, no, no not me….I did it my way”. Known as “Trouble” to his favorite infusion nurses, he truly always did it his way.

Ricky is survived by his wife of 46 years, his “baby”, Karen Hubbard; his daughter and “favorite” son in law- Lindsay & David Stallings; his son, Chris Hubbard; sisters; Brenda Johnston (Willie Frank), Ada Jane Spinks (Jody), and Kay Morse (Chuck). Along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Burl Washington Hubbard and R.T. Hubbard Moore, his step father Victor Moore and his brothers Robert Cary Hubbard and Alan Burl Hubbard.