William Hubbard

William D. "Bill" Hubbard, age 79, of Ithaca, Michigan, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Doug Strait officiating. Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2015 and Monday, October 5, 2015 from 4-8 P.M. at the funeral home.

William was born in Ithaca, Michigan on May 4, 1936, the son of Raymond Victor and Bertha Belle (Wright) Hubbard. He graduated from Ithaca High School with the class of 1955, On June 19, 1964 William married Shirley Jo Wilson in Ithaca, Michigan; Shirley predeceased him on April 18, 2013.

Bill owned and operated Hubbard Trenching and Excavating in Ithaca, Michigan. He loved spending time with family and friends discussing history and family heritage. He enjoyed fishing, remodeling, and working on old cars and tractors. Bill was a man of many talents, he will be remembered as a man that knew and demonstrated hard work throughout his life. His passions revolved around the outdoors and he was very proud of his work and the homes he built. Bill served his country in the US Army, 6th armored division. Bill resided all of his life in the Ithaca area and was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #324, the St. Louis Moose Lodge. He was a member of Ithaca Wesleyan Church.

He is survived by 3 sons; Zane and Pam Hubbard, Aaron and Rose Hubbard, William and Jodie Hubbard, daughter; Vicki and Jim Wideman, grandchildren; Julie and Mark Ellsworth, William and Lydia Hubbard, Samantha and Jared Fritz, Meghan Wideman, Clark Hubbard, William and Amanda Hubbard, Brett and Cami Hubbard, Darin Wideman, Bruce Hubbard, Boyd Hubbard, Shawn and Allison Wing, Jennifer and Jim Terwilleger, and Matt and Katie Wing, and Seth Roslund, 17 great grandchildren; brother John and Judy Hubbard, step brothers; Stewart and Barb Prikasky, Clarence Shaffer, step sister Sylvia Shaffer, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Shirley, and his brother Victor.

Memorials may be made to Ithaca Wesleyan Church. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, Michigan.

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