Mr. Hubbard Lee RIley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Hubbard Lee Riley was born in Blytheville, AK. On October loth, 1930 to Mr. and Mrs. Earskins Sr, and Martha Riley. Hubbard was the oldest 0f nine children. Hubbard accepted Christ at an early again Blytheville, AK. He obtained his early education in Herman dale, MO. At the age 13, Hubbard left school to work in the fields to help his parents support him and his siblings. As a young adult Hubbard worked as a field hand and sharecropper until 1953 when he moved north to Sikeston, MO and then in 1956 he moved to Chicago IL. Upon relocating to Chicago, Hubbard worked as a meat packer in slaughterhouses, a cab driver and other odd jobs hustling to take care of his family: In 1967, Hubbard settled in Milwaukee WI and worked in a foundry; slaughterhouse and packing houses. For man rears Hubbard also worked long hours at night as a cab driver. Hubbard was still missing something in his life. He found his church home at Bethlehem Baptist Church and became a faithful member. Hubbard was ordained as a Deacon and later went on to become the Assistant Pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church. When Hubbard wasn't working he appreciated and cherished spending quality time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed cooking fishing, watching football and listening to Gospel music. He loved to eat beef bologna and full course meals followed with his favorite snacks; butter pecan ice cream and root beer soda. In 2004-05 the Lord led him to Christ the King Baptist Church where he was a dedicated member until his health began to fail. He had a heart transplant in 2003 and was told that he live IO more years, but by the grace of God he surpassed the IO years and lived 17 1/2 more rears. Hubbard was preceded in death by his parents; Earskins Sr. and Martha Riley, his brother Earskins Riley Jr., two sisters-in law; Cynthie Riley and Delores Riley, his grandson Albert Charles White Jr., his granddaughter Dr. Tyrassa Marie Lashawn Riley, three nephews; Charles Riley Jr., Zeke Parker Jr., and Tyrone Parker, as well as, his grear-great granddaughter Dorothy Gatel-White. His first wife Mattie Louise Devall-Riley and a long time acquaintance Dorthy Johnson. Throughout his life, Hubbard was married three times and fathered II children; eight sons and three daughters. On June 5th, 2020, after years of multiple struggling experiences with his health Hubbard Lee Riley Sr. heard the voice of God and transitioned from his earthly rest and went home to live with The Lord. He leaves to cherish his memory: with his second and reunited wife Arther Mae Riley of Milwaukee, WI. His daughters: Gay tel (R.C.) Gates of Wardell, MO, Linda (Louis) Riley-Glenn and Janice (Ronald) Riley-Gaston both of Milwaukee, WI. His sons: Hubbard Jr. (Willistine) Riley, Jerome (Ora) Riley, Antonio Riley, Lavince Riley, Artrell Riley, Demestrius Riley, David (Angela) Johnson and Deon (De.Anna) Johnson all of Milwukee, WI. Two step children: William Macklin and Mary Jefferson of Minnesota. Two sisters: Joann (Leo) Howard of Chicago, IL and Lizzie (Zeke Sr.) Parker of Milwaukee, WI. Five brothers: Charles (Pat) Riley, Eddie Riley, Louis (Diane) Riley all of Milwaukee, WI, Ira Riley of Mississippi and Carl (Rebecca) Riley of Aikin, MN. 43 Gandkids, 107 Great Grandkids and 19 Great-Great Grand children of Milwaukee, WI. A host of many nieces, nephews and friends.

Mr. Hubbard Lee RIley

October 10, 1930 - June 5, 2020