Bobby Joe Hubbard, age 80 of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away Friday evening, October 12, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.   He was born November 19, 1937 in Coweta County, Georgia, the son of the late Marvin Hubbard and the late Kate Robinson Hubbard.  He was  retired from Southwire, having worked in a supervisory position for thirty-four years, and was Christian by faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeremy Hubbard and a brother, Donald Hubbard.

Survivors include his wife, LarRue Sticher Hubbard of Carrollton, Georgia; children: Joel & Trina Hubbard of Carrollton, Georgia, Carissa & Timothy Lamb of Milledgeville, Georgia, Alan & Theresa Hubbard, Melanie & Eddie Skinner, and Scott & Tiffany Hubbard, all of Carrollton, Georgia; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda & Caulion Peacock of Dublin, Georgia; brother and sister-in-law, Billy & Edna Hubbard of Carrollton, Georgia; sister-in-law, Marcelle Hubbard, also of Carrollton; grandchildren: Jonathan Lamb, Josh Hubbard, Matthew Skinner, Ryan Skinner, Steven Lamb, Jennifer Murrell, Tyler Hubbard, Kristen Hubbard, Allison Hubbard, and Jacob Hubbard; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 15, 2018 at 2:00 PM from Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel with Dr. Doug New and Rev. Timothy Lamb officiating.  Music will be rendered by Twyla Fristad, Lindsay Thurman, and Judy Hunnicutt.  The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Jonathan Lamb, Steven Lamb, Jacob Hubbard, Ryan Skinner, Josh Hubbard, Tyler Hubbard, Matthew Skinner, and Mark Murrell.  Interment will follow in Cross Plains Christian Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Monday from 12:00 noon until the hour of service.  Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com.  Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel has charge of the arrangements.