Madison Vernon “Matt” Hubbard, 98, of Ridgeway, VA passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection. He was born in the Rock Castle Gorge Community in Patrick County, to the late Mabel Dillon Hubbard and Madison Vernon Hubbard, Sr. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Shirley Adkins Hubbard.
He graduated from Spencer Penn High School, was a member of Rich Acres Christian Church, worked as a Technical Specialist at Dupont in Martinsville, VA and served in the Marine Corp during World War II in the Pacific theater. He was a member of the Martinsville Civil Air Patrol and served as Chairman of Henry County Public Service Authority from 1977 to 1986.
He is survived by long-time companion Helen Puckett, daughter, Sharon H Buckman (Andrew) of Boones Mill, VA, son William Guy Hubbard (Sheila) of Ridgeway, VA, one sister, Gale Hubbard of San Diego, CA, brothers, Clayton Guy Hubbard of Woolwine, VA, and James Hubbard, four grandchildren, Haley Hubbard, Jodi Light, Tink Cooper, and William “Jack” Buckman, and four great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Norris Funeral Services in Stuart. Burial will follow at Roselawn Burial Park in Martinsville with Pastor Alan Vass officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.
Military honors are by the Henry County Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to Martinsville/Henry County Honor Guard P.O. Box 1002 Collinsville, VA 24078
Norris Funeral Services in Stuart is serving the Hubbard family.
Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.
