Thomas Hubbard

Thomas Daniel Hubbard, 58, of Independence, MO passed away, Sunday, September 7, 2014 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Monday evening at the chapel. Donations may be made in his name to St. Jude’s Hospital or to an animal shelter of the donor’s choice. Tom was born October 18, 1955 in Kansas City, MO to Robert A. and Nadine (Strong) Hubbard and has been a lifelong area resident. He had worked as a maintenance mechanic for Unilever for a number of years until he retired in 2013. He enjoyed fishing, bird watching, astronomy, model railroads and photography. He had attended Blue Ridge Presbyterian and was a proud member of the NRA. He is survived by: his loving wife, Evelyn of the home; 2 sons, Chris Johnston and wife Monique of Independence, MO and Jeff Johnston and wife Amy of Westin, MO; his parents, Robert A. and Nadine Hubbard of Lee’s Summit, MO; 2 brothers, Rick Hubbard and wife Carol of Raytown, MO and Phil Hubbard and wife Sonya of Hampton Bay, NY and 3 grandchildren, Nick, Aaron and Audra. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)