Raymond Lee Hubbard

Raymond Lee Hubbard, 78, a resident of Wynne, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born, November 21, 1947, in Wynne, the son of Ceasar, Sr. and Bertha Lee Peery Hubbard. He married Joyce Ann Mayo on March 3, 2017.

Ray was a high school graduate and worked for the sanitation department in Chicago for many years before moving back to Wynne, where he worked for Matthews Sweet Potato Farm until he retired.  He was a member of the New St. James’s M.B. Church and enjoyed singing gospel and jazz songs, cooking, fishing, playing cards and darts. Ray started dart tournaments in the area and was a fierce competitor, he also enjoyed traveling with Joyce, he was easy to talk to about your problems and always gave Godly advice. He was cared for others before himself, known as a good hearted many who smiled all the time. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his father: Ceasar Hubbard, Sr., mother: Bertha Sublett, ten brothers: Fred Hubbard, Ceasar Hubbard, Jr, James Hubbard, QT Sublett, Harry Sublett, John Sublett, Vernon Sublett, Donald Sublett, Calvin Sublett, President Warrent, seven sisters: Lois Turner, Caldonia Edwards, Letha Lampkins, Julia Long, Sadie Sublett, Mary Sublett, Callie Edwards.

Survivors include his wife of nine years: Joyce Hubbard of Wynne, four sons: Rahi “Rudy” Hubbard of Chicago, Ray Hubbard, Jr. of Jonesboro, Jamel (Sunshine) Hubbard of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jachel Hubbard of Atlanta, Georgia, two daughters: Erika Echols of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Eustacia Johnson of Chicago, Illinois, four step-children: Lashaunda King of Searcy, Qwonketa Mansko of Conway, Quiana Mayo of Jonesboro, Eric Mayo of Wynne, four brothers: Ronald Hutchins of Forrest City, Lee Sublett of Wynne, Robert Sublett of Clarksville, Tennessee, Mark Hubbard, six sisters: Victoria McCoy of Kansas City, Kansas, Alberta Jackson of Dallas, Texas, Willie Ann Knox of Wynne, Susie Jones, Josie Banks, Deborah Wiggerton, eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

In keeping with Ray’s wishes there will be no formal services held. If you wish to help the family with funeral expenses, please go to our website, click on Raymond’s obituary page, at the top click on the donation button and follow instructions. www.crosscountycremationsandfuneralservice.com

Cross County Funeral Service & Crematory was honored with helping the family with arrangements. 870-587-0565

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