James Rowland Hubbard

James R. Hubbard, 85, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, November 9, 2016, at Assisted Living at Silver Gardens, LLC home for Alzheimer’s in Dallas, Texas. His passing took place shortly after precious time receiving hugs, songs, and prayers from his wife, Shirley and daughter and son-in-law, Jenita and Mike Guthrie.

James’s family would be honored for you to attend any or all three services celebrating his life on this earth, and the joy he brought to so many.

The three services include:

Visitation: The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, November 17, at Biggers Funeral Home, 6100 Azle Ave, Lake Worth, TX 76135.

Service: Funeral/Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, November 18, at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 300 Ridgecrest Drive, Saginaw, TX 76179.

Committal: Committal with full military honors will follow the funeral service at 1 p.m., Friday, November 18, at DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211.

As a Sr. Master Sergeant, James retired with honors from active duty in the US Air Force in 1974. His highly respected public service as a Civil Engineer then continued as he dedicated another 17 years to Civil Service for the USAF in Dover, Delaware. James moved his cherished bride to Texas in 1995 to be closer to their newest grandbaby and family. He loved music, played the piano and harmonica, and always shed a tear while listening to his granddaughter, Crista play her violin. All who knew James remember him for his kind heart, loving spirit, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends. Always caring for others far more than him, he was truly a wonderful example of Christ-like love.

James is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years of marriage, Shirley; his daughter, Jenita Guthrie and husband, Mike and their daughter, Crista and son, Andy; Chinese daughter, Sinan Wang; his son, Mark Hubbard and wife, Jennifer, and their respective children, David, Sarah, and Kevin; his daughter, Kathy Murray and her husband, Larry, and their children, Lucinda, Mary, James, Michael, Duane, and Caleb, their 9 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.

In recognition of James’ 14-year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, we request contributions to benefit Silver Gardens. James’ Caregivers loved and cared for him as if he were their own father. Words alone cannot express our gratitude for the tender love and quality care he received the last 2 years of his very difficult decline. The Silver Gardens owners are tremendously involved with our local, state and national organizations for Alzheimer’s, dementia care, and education for caregivers and for loved ones of those with dementia, in addition to running their two Dallas care homes.

Thank you for supporting Alzheimer’s care:

(Contact JoiAnne or Emily directly at silvergardensal@gmail.com re transfer of funds) or Checks can be made out and mailed to: Assisted Living at Silver Gardens, LLC, 3980 Deep Valley Drive Dallas, TX 78244