David L. Hubbard

February 9, 1922 - February 24, 2021

David L Hubbard, 99, a man who never met a stranger, always had a kind word and greeting for everyone, took flight into glory 7:28 pm Wednesday February 24th, 2021 at IU Health Hospital. David L. Hubbard, loving and devoted son, was born February 9th, 1922 in Dora, Alabama to proud parents, Reverend A.B. Hubbard and Lucy Moore Hubbard. David grew up in Dora with 13 siblings, where he attended and graduated from Dora High School. David served his country and was a proud WWII veteran. He attended Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama receiving his degree in Carpentry. Upon graduation, he headed to Lafayette, Indiana to work in construction with several Tuskegee classmates for the Floyd Lux Agency. He then married Nettye Lee Hubbard, who preceded him in death . Finding love again, David later formed a union with his loving and devoted wife, Florence Vaughn, until the time of his death. After 31 years of service, David retired from Alcoa, then serving as President and Chaplain of the Alcoa Retiree Club. David lived a dedicated, Christian life serving his church Bethel AME as Head Trustee, as well as Director of the Men’s Chorus. His many hobbies and activities included his love of travel, which took him to all 50 states as well as other countries, the Alcoa 25yr Club, Ushering for Purdue Basketball & Football events, serving as a Board member of The Hanna Community Center, and being an active member of the Hanna Senior Club. David was preceded in death by parents, Rev. A. B. and Lucy Moore Hubbard; siblings, Rev. Dudley D. Hubbard, Emma Haywood, Janie Mae Snell, Estella Chillous, Lillie Ann Johnson, Willie Joe Hubbard, Charles Hubbard Sr., Annie Ruth Mosely, Ora Lee Bryant, Sally Louise Stewart, Alma Marie Thompson, and Collins R. Ferguson; nieces & nephews, Barbara Bryant, Aaron Bryant, and Beverly Snell Carter. Celebrating the family legacy and cherishing colorful memories, David is survived by siblings Amos Hubbard & Doris (Dot) Harris; five stepchildren, Howard Vaughn of Thailand, Charles Vaughn of Colorado, Harold Vaughn of Nevada, Alice Vaughn Motley of Indiana, and Cecilia Hall of Tennessee; four grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. David wanted to especially thank the following for their devotion in his later years: nephews & nieces, Robert Bryant, Johnny L. Stewart, David Stewart, Wayne Stewart, Charles Hubbard Jr., Twyanna Penick Frazier, Angela Ferguson, the Ferguson Children, and many extended family members and count-less friends. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm, Friday March 5th, 2021 at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 10am, Saturday March 6th, 2021 at Second Baptist Church, 2925 South 18th St. Lafayette, IN with Reverend Charles Walter officiating and Reverend Dr. Deborah Scott, Eulogist. Entombment to follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park. Current Covid-19 precautions will be observed along with social distancing and current government attendance guidelines. Masks are required. Share memories and condolences at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com Click on the link below to watch the webcast for David L. Hubbard. https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1124301 http://videos.lifetributes.com/1124301