Mr. Donald Clayton Hubbard, of Jonesboro, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life Sunday, January 26, 2020, at his home, at the age of 78.
He was born October 8, 1941 in Memphis, TN, the son of the late James Hubbard and Grace Morgan Hubbard.
Donald was a 1959 graduate of Harrisburg High School. Following high school attended a few years at ASU in Joneboro. He sold insurance in Memphis for several years and then farmed with his father in Harrisburg. Donald was an avid Historian, loved football and hunting, and was a coin collector. He loved just getting in his truck and spending time traveling. He spent a few years in the Arkansas Army National Guard and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a baby brother, Jamie Joe Hubbard. He is survived by one sister, Sharman Loggains (Don) of Harrisburg, one step-son, Hank Tyner (Julie) of Jonesboro, and a special son, Shane Bowers of Jonesboro.
Graveside funeral services are set for 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2020, at the Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Eddie Passmore officiating. Gregg-Weston Funeral Home of Harrisburg is in charge of arrangements. Friends may visit at the funeral home Friday, Noon-2:00 p.m.
Those wishing to send memorials are asked to consider the Goodfellows Project in Jonesboro or AR Sheriff\u0027s Boys Ranch.