John Francis Hubbert

John Francis Hubbert  of Freeport, died on September 21, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family, at age 78. He was born on November 28, 1939, in Sault Saint Marie, Michigan the son of Earl Emory and Marian Elizabeth (Edgerton) Hubbert. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1959. Two years later he married Charlene Savageau on November 11, 1961. He served honorably during the Vietnam War in the United States Air Force and retired after 24 years. He worked 12 years of Civil Service. For 18 years he was known as the "Go-to-guy" at Lowe's Home Improvement. He was a member of the Freeport United Methodist Church. He was an all-around handyman and loved his garden, rose bush, and keeping his yard beautiful.

John was preceded in death by his parents, wife, of 39 years, Charlene, and son John Francis Hubbert, Jr. He is survived by daughters Ann Marie Hubbert, Joyce Ann Hubbert, and Nancy Kay (Hubbert) Stafford, daughter-in-law Donna Evon Hubbert, grandchildren Kaytlin Rachelle , Krystal Frances, David Walter Maxwell, Stephanie Maxwell, Kyra Lily, Mia Elizabeth and Chloe Charlene and great grandchild Finley Johanna.

There will be a Graveside Service with full military honors presented by the Hastings American Legon Post 45 with the enlisted Air Force at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 28, 2018 at the Hastings Township Cemetery 2475 McKeown Road, Hastings Township, Michigan 49058. Pastor Karl Rewa will officiate the service.  Following the service there will be a Celebration of Life Luncheon at Welcome Corners Church 3185 North M43, Hastings, Michigan 49058 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family at "https://www.gofundme.com/in-lieu-of-memorial-flowers." To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home.