Dr. Shubird is survived by his wife, Una G. Shubird; his daughter, Vicki Kincaid (Warren); son Kevin Shubird (Chris); daughter, Delisa English (Mike); son, Patrick Shubird (Monika); 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and 4 sisters - Dorothy Ashley, Rosa Smith, Mary Clymens, and Wilma Hale.
Dr. Shubird was a veteran of the Korean War and a retiree of the United States Air Force. After a distinguished military career, he served as an administrator with the Alabama State Department of Education until retirement from that position. After his second retirement, he continued to serve as a consultant in the education field.
He held numerous college degrees including a PhD from Auburn University.
In addition to his work in the field of education, he was a published author and a self-taught musician.
Dr. Shubird was also a long-time member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, where he taught adult Sunday School.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Aldersgate United Methodist Church Building Fund.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 17, at 10:00 a.m., at Aldersgate United Methodist Church followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. Dr. Brian Miller officiating.
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