Dexter Dean Hubbard Jr.

Dexter Dean Hubbard Jr., 39, of Murphy, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 7, 2022.

He was the son of Gwen Rose and Terry Waggoner and Dex and Ginger Hubbard. He was a member of Meadow Grove Baptist Church and knew the Lord from a young age. Dexter loved people and laughter and enjoyed sharing that love with others. He was very loved by his family and friends. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, snowboarding and riding a Harley. Dex was a self-employed construction worker and he excelled at heavy equipment operations so much that he considered it a hobby.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Ali Amos and husband Zack, of Murphy; one daughter, Brianna Anthony, of Rimersburg, Pa.; paternal grandparents, Sue and Jim Hubbard, of Murphy; maternal grandparents, Frank and Opal Rose, of Hayesville; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 at Meadow Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Keith Nuckolls officiated. Moe Buckner honored him in song. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Peachtree. Pallbearers were Moe Buckner, Josh Jones, John Henry Gaither, Zack Amos, Dustin Mayfield and Daniel Turner. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Hubbard and Frank Rose Jr.

The family received friends from 12-2 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 at Meadow Grove Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37416.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home: www.townson-rose.com was in charge of arrangements.