Hubbard

Jeffrey L. Hubbard, Sr., 66, of Livingston, Ill., died on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at his residence. Jeff was born March 11, 1957, in East St. Louis, the son of Jacob and Maythel (Maddox) Hubbard. He married Debbie Hughes in September of 1977, and they later divorced. He married Katherine White, on Feb. 16, 1996, in Edwardsville, and they enjoyed 27 years of marriage.

Jeff worked his entire career as a mechanic, first for R.W. Harmon & Sons, then International Harvester, before working the remainder of his career at Sunset Hills Country Club where he retired in 2022. Jeff was a devoted mechanic and was always working on vehicles. He also loved riding his motorcycles and watching NASCAR, Mark Martin being his favorite driver.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Kathy Hubbard of Livingston; children, Shelly Hubbard of Glen Carbon, Casey (Christin) Daugherty of South Elgin, and Jeffrey L. Hubbard, Jr. of Glen Carbon; grandchildren, Ryan Hubbard, Savanna Daugherty, and Nevaeh Daugherty; brothers, Brian (Brenda) Hubbard of Holland, Mo., Trevor Hubbard of Livingston; brother-in-law, Ollie Martin of Missouri; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Pamela Martin.

Cremation rites will be accorded, and the family will host a celebration of life at a later date.

To offer condolences, visit http://www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com. Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home in Sorento is in charge of arrangements.