Robbie Joe Hubbard, 59, of Rockingham, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 at Duke University Medical Center, Durham.
He was born June 30, 1966 in Madrid, Spain, son of the late John Kelly Hubbard and Jacqueline Bates Hubbard.
Mr. Hubbard was a proud eight-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He served our country in combat on the frontline during Desert Storm. During his military career, he earned the rank of sergeant. He was also awarded several badges and medals including the Rifle Expert Marksmanship Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, as well as the Good Conduct medal.
Mr. Hubbard was a well-educated man, earning his Master’s in Business Administration from Milligan University. He worked for more than 27 years with AFG Industries in Kingsport, Tennessee, prior to his employment with Pilkington Glass in Laurinburg since 2008. He was a dedicated worker and provider for his family.
Mr. Hubbard enjoyed attending Mount Carmel Free Will Baptist Church in Rockingham. He loved to hunt and fish, archery, and anything outdoors. The greatest joy in his life was his family, especially his children and grandchildren.
Along with his parents, Mr. Hubbard was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Calvin Craig Way; and grandson, Killian Jude Reed-Way.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Jeanne Way Hubbard of the home; daughter, Jessilyn Nichole Hubbard of Rockingham; grandchildren, Coy Alexander Reed-Way and Cainan Craig Reed-Way; brothers, Gary Michael Hubbard (Rebecca) of Richmond, Kentucky, and Brad Hubbard (Karen) of Palm Coast, Florida; and his lifelong friend, Todd Bailey.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 from 2-3 p.m. at Mount Carmel Free Will Baptist Church, Rockingham.
The funeral service will begin immediately after visitation, beginning at 3 p.m., with Pastor Mike Childers officiating.
Funeral Services and burial will also be held at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Blountville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 with military honors.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society online at https://donate.cancer.org.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at harringtonfuneralhome.com.
