Roy Raymond Hubbard left this Earth on November 14, 2022, after almost 94 trips around the Sun. Raymond was born in Perry County, AR, to Audie and Bertha Hubbard on December 7, 1928. Raymond had four brothers that preceded his death. Raymond was also preceded in death by his wife Mattie Louise Hubbard. Raymond is survived by his daughter Karen Hubbard Sivils and two grandchildren Sophia Anne Sivils and Sydney Rae Sivils-Light and her husband Blaine Light. Raymond devoted much of his life to the service of others. He served in the Air Force in Germany during the Korean Conflict where he learned to be a baker by necessity. When Raymond was asked if he know how to bake and he responded with a resolute ''yes'' since he figured it was a better job than being on the front line. He served as a city councilman for 37 years where he led the effort to upgrade the city's wastewater system and extension of water lines to all city residents. He served as the coordinator for the South Arkansas Office of Emergency services for over 20 years. In this role Raymond received phone calls at all hours of the night to search for lost hunters and drag waterways for drowning victims. Perhaps he is best known for providing pest control services to the community as the manager of the Monticello branch of Curry's Termite and Pest Control for 73 years. Raymond was a lifelong member of the Monticello Bass Club where he pursued his passion of largemouth bass fishing. Raymond knew all the honey holes in the Arkansas River at Pendleton where he routinely won or placed in tournaments. Raymond had a wicked sense of humor that he used to make everyone laugh especially during his early morning visits to the donut shop. Raymond lived a purposeful life that improved the lives of others and made everyone who knew him smile. A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Stephenson-Dearman from 1:30-2:00 pm and funeral services will be held beginning at 2:00 pm. Interment ceremonies will take place at Oakland Cemetery immediately after funeral services. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers can be sent to the Monticello Senior Citizens Center located at 203 Henley in Monticello, AR.
Visitation
Visitation
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
from 1:30-2:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR 71655
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Service
Funeral Service
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
at 2:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR 71657
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Interment
Oakland Cemetery
N. Hyatt St
Monticello, AR 71655
Map & Directions
Memorial Contributions
Monticello Senior Citizens Center
203 Henley
Monticello, AR 71655
Visitation
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
from 1:30-2:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR 71655
Map & Directions
Service
Funeral Service
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
at 2:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR 71657
Map & Directions
Interment
Oakland Cemetery
N. Hyatt St
Monticello, AR 71655
Map & Directions
Memorial Contributions
Monticello Senior Citizens Center
203 Henley
Monticello, AR 71655
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Shelby Williams
Little Rock, AR Friday, November 25, 2022 Karen. Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Gloria Ryburn
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Karen, I am so sorry! Prayers for you and family ! Ronnie And I had been friends with both , mom & dad, they were well thought of in this town , he will be missed!!❤️Monticello senior center
monticello, AR Tuesday, November 22, 2022 we are verry sad about Mr. Hubbard, he had a wonderful since of humor to make you smile, he was a big part of the senior center and one of the wonderful people who dedicated the building where we are now, we will always be grateful.Jane Jo Summerford
Monticello, AR Monday, November 21, 2022 Karen, Sid, and Sophie, continued thoughts and prayers. Mr. Raymond was a good, kind man and will be greatly missed.Wilmot Green
Warren, AR Saturday, November 19, 2022 So sorry to hear this, sending prayers for the family and friends. May God in all His glory take you in His loving, comforting arms and keep yo through this time of loss and sorrow.Melanie Rawls
Monticello, AR Friday, November 18, 2022 So sorry to learn of such a good man has left his earthly home!Dianne lloyd
Monticello, AR Friday, November 18, 2022 Karen, I!m so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that I!m thinking of you.DianneSteve Davis
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Karen,Just wanted you to know you were being thought of and prayed for. I am sending much love to you and pray you continue to have peace during this time.
Steve Davis
MARIANNE ZENO
Maumelle, AR Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Karen April,So many memories of my past include you, Raymond and Lou Lou. I have watched you over the last 14 years caring for your parents while putting your own life on hold to be in Monticello. You have done an amazing job and have been a wonderful daughter. I know that Lou Lou was waiting on him at the pearly gates and they are both now at peace. I am here for you. Love you, Marijune
Cliff Gibson
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Raymond Hubbard was a part of my life on several occasions. The world will be a poorer place without him, but heaven will be much improved. My condolences to the family.