Hubert Green Taulbee, passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2019.
Born in the log cabin home of his parents, James Thomas Taulbee and Paulina Burcham Taulbee in Jeff, KY on February 19, 1926. Hubert was married to Betty Britt Taulbee for 67 years, who preceded him in death on July 29, 2012.
Hubert retired from General Electric Logan Plant after 38 years. Hubert was especially proud and instrumental in the organization of the Flint Glass Workers Union #1017 and served many years as President. He was also the developer, owner and operator of Skyline Trailer Court in Logan.
He was attending Logan High School when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944, joining already serving brothers, Eugene, John and James. He finished his degree while in the Navy and was honorably discharged at the conclusion of WWII. He was stationed in Bayonne, NJ, serving on the USS Lejeune.
He enjoyed riding motorcycles thru the years and spending time with his children and could often be seen having breakfast or lunch with family and friends at Dee’s Diner or Pearl’s.
Surviving children are Paul Thomas Taulbee (Cindy); Aneda Lang (Thomas); Roxanne Bailey (Rondel); Hubie Taulbee (Diane); Mollie Taulbee; Steven Taulbee; and sister-in-law, Ramona Taulbee. A grandfather to 15, and a great-grandfather to 22. The family is grateful to very special friends who provided him loving care; Cindy Thiesen and Lindsey Williams. Thanks also to FairHoPe Hospice for their loving guidance and care during the final days of our father’s life.
Hubert was preceded in death by seven siblings: Eugene, Mollie, John, James, Charles, Alice and Louis; and five grandchildren: Tricia Spackey, Cody Luke Allison, David J. Cook, James Thomas Taulbee, and Honor Glory Russell.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home, Logan, Ohio with Rev. Clarence Thompson officiating. Burial was in Fairview Memorial Gardens, Rockbridge, Ohio, where Military Graveside services were conducted by the Hocking County Honor Guard
Calling hours were observed from 5 to 8 P.M. on Friday, August 2, 2019 and from 11 AM to 1 PM, prior to the service on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to FairHoPe Hospice, 96 W. Hunter St, Logan, Ohio 43138.