Edmond Ralph Hubbard

POUND, VA - Edmond Ralph Hubbard, 80, passed away Tuesday September 8, 2026, at Norton Community Hospital. His loving wife was at his side.

   Ralph was of the Old Regular Baptist faith. He was known for his strong work ethic, love of fishing and dedication to his family. Ralph was a welder by trade and was well known for his attention to detail and metal crafting ability. He worked many years at the Rock Quarry in Jenkins, KY. When he wasn’t working, he loved fishing, whether it was at his cabin in Tennessee, on a trip to Florida or in the closest creek, river or lake he could get to. Ralph loved the outdoors and all types of animals from cats and dogs to deer and bears. He found great peace in going to his cabin and just sitting on the porch and listening to the river. He enjoyed yardwork, especially mowing with his tractor. Ralph was a hard worker who enjoyed the real things in life like family and the outdoors.

   Ralph was preceded in death by his parents Willard Francis and Lillie Victoria (Bolling) Hubbard; his sisters Ruby Ambro, Ruth Meade, June Ellis, Anita Marshall, Hattie Mullins and 2 infant sisters; his brothers James Hubbard and Howard Hubbard; and brother-in-law George Ellis.

   Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years Nancy (Green) Hubbard- Pound, VA; his sons Brian Hubbard and wife Amanda-Pound, VA and Kevin Hubbard and wife Alicia-Bluff City, TN; his grandchildren Wesley Tyler Hubbard-Urbana IL, Abigail D. Hubbard-Chattanooga, TN and Zachary Alexander Hubbard and wife Maddie-Bluff City, TN; great-grandchild Elliana Hubbard and one due in January Bear Hubbard; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend Ray Boggs-Georgia; and a host of friends and loved ones.

   As per Ralph’s wishes, he will be cremated and all services will be private.

   Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Edmond Ralph Hubbard.