John W. Hubbard

Brigadier General John W. Hubbard passed away on Sunday, January 6th, 2019 with family by his side. After suffering for many years with a debilitating illness, he left this world to enter the gates of Heaven.

John is survived by his daughter Lori and husband Chet, daughter Courtney and husband Clint and son John R. and his wife Niki. He leaves behind 8 grandchildren that he was so proud to call his brood. Hillary, Emily, Alex, Abel, Adyson, Amelia, John Oliver, whom he affectionately called the “Fifth” and Oaklee his youngest granddaughter. His only sibling, Don K. and wife Nancy Hubbard of Eufaula, Ok. Many nieces and nephews and their children. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma on July 19th, 1940 to John K. And Esther Hubbard. He graduated high school in Noble, Oklahoma. Attended Central State University where he received a bachelors in Business Administration in 1974 and a Masters in Business Administration in 1984. In 2008, he received the Distinguished Former Student award.

He enlisted in the Army in 1962 and retired in 1997. This was his greatest accomplishment in life. Working his way thru the ranks, he retired as a Brigadier General in the Army National Guard. He was a very proud soldier and believed it was his duty to serve our country. He was a registered Respiratory Therapist and department Director at University Hospital from 1961-1973. His last civilian employment was at the OU Medical Center as the Special Projects Director from 1993-2002.

He stayed busy after retirement. He served with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, ESGR, as Vice Chair, Chairman and Chairman Emeritus from 1990-2012.

He was Treasurer, Vice Chair and Chairman for the Focus Federal Credit Union until 2017. He often said he served with great men and women throughout his life.

The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers as they say goodbye to their Dad, Papaw General, Brother and Friend.