Francis J. Hubbs Sr., General Motors retiree

Francis J. Hubbs Sr., 91, of Millsboro, formerly of Wilmington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.  

He was born in Wilmington, June 27, 1929, son of the late Norman P. Hubbs Sr. and the late Anna (Hollinger) Hubbs. Francis retired as an inspector with General Motors in 1985 with 32 years of service.  

Mr. Hubbs was a former member of the Long Neck Lions Club and enjoyed fishing, crabbing and traveling. He will be remembered as a devoted and loving husband and father who worked hard to support his family.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Leroy Hubbs and Norman P. Hubbs Jr.; and a daughter, Shirley Blake. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Ruth E. (Pendexter) Hubbs; three children, Francis “Skip” J. Hubbs Jr. and his wife Anita of Fruitland, Md., Laurie Martin of Camden-Wyoming and Gary Pierce and his wife Deborah of Daytona, Fla.; a brother, Edward Hubbs and his wife Janet of Florida; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.  

A prayer service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 13, at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 32013 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, where friends and family may call after 9 a.m. Interment will follow at All Saints’ Cemetery in Wilmington.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Francis’ name to Seasons Hospice, 220 Continental Drive, Suite 101, Newark, DE 19713.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com