William "Bill" Franklin Hubbard

William “Bill” Franklin Hubbard, age 68, of Hiddenite passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born on June 18, 1950 in Rutherford County to the late Jessie Franklin and Mary Lela Biggerstaff Hubbard. He enjoyed gunsmithing, knives, and hunting. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by one sister; Frances Fortune.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 42 years; Debra Ann Morrison Hubbard, his children; Stephanie Curry and husband Todd, Derrick Hubbard, Lela Dean and husband Bobby, Kelly Fox and husband Dylan, one brother; Steve Hubbard and wife Christel, two sisters; Lois Wall and husband Bill, Janice Barnes and husband Tony, eight grandchildren; Hope Bell, Justin Thompson, Katlyn Curry, Brenden Hubbard, Jaycee Thompson, Savannah Curry, Nikki Hubbard, and Derrick James Hubbard.

The visitation will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Alexander Funeral Service from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Berea Baptist Church starting at 3:00 pm with the Dr. Sheridon Stanton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.