IN LOVING MEMORY
Milton Burley Hubbard Jr.
April 8, 1945 - March 12, 2026
"Wild Man" · "Hub" · "Pop Pop"

Milton Burley Hubbard Jr. — known as “Wild Man” to those who witnessed his legendary energy, “Hub” to his lifelong friends, and “Pop Pop” to his adoring grandchildren — passed away on March 12, 2026, in Long Branch, New Jersey. He was 80 years old.

Milton was born on April 8, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of the late Milton B. Hubbard Sr. and Dorothy M. Hubbard. As a young boy, he lived in Germany, where his father was stationed in the military following World War II. The family eventually settled in New Jersey, where Milton would spend most of his adult life. He was a graduate of Monmouth Regional High School in Tinton Falls, where he was a legendary football player who earned All-County honors. In addition to his football prowess, Milton was a champion sprinter, winning the 100-yard and 200-yard dash. Milton was recruited to play football in college, but the limited opportunities for young African Americans in the early 1960s kept him from pursuing his athletic talents at the next level.

Milton began his career as a civilian weapons technician at Naval Weapons Station Earle before building a long and respected career as a skilled contractor and home renovator, specializing in remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms. He earned a reputation throughout the community for his craftsmanship, reliability, and perfectionism. He could fix anything — and his customers became lifelong friends. He loved working with his hands — whether building a shed in the backyard, constructing the family BBQ grill that would serve generations of cookouts, or renovating a neighbor’s home to perfection.

A true car enthusiast, Milton was an avid collector of classic automobiles. His pride and joy were his red 1987 Pontiac Trans Am with T-tops and a 1955 Chevy Nomad — machines he maintained with the same care and precision he brought to everything in his life. He loved working on his cars and could often be found tinkering under the hood.
Beyond cars, Milton enjoyed crabbing — and he would tell you exactly how to cook them correctly. He’d have cook-offs with his brother to see who could prepare the crabs best. He loved cookouts, music, and the laughter that filled a house full of family. He was a builder in every sense — building things with his hands, building up the young men who grew up under his roof at 181 Coleman Avenue, and building his children into better people.

Milton had a very big heart and showed a lot of love to the people around him. He was the biggest jokester — whether he was hollering like the Wild Man or dancing around to some music, you were going to crack a smile at some point. He enjoyed a cold Heineken and would tell you about yourself with the quickness. He was stern when his children needed him to be and a teacher when they took a false step. He was able to understand the little things — truly a man greater than the sum of his parts.

But above all, Milton was a family man. He was the devoted husband of Karen L. Hubbard, his loving wife of 36 years, and the proud father of twelve children who were the center of his world: Lisa Hubbard, Yavonne Jelks, Terrance Hubbard, Suzanne Starks, Milton Hubbard III, Tyschel Andrews, Chanee Andrews, Justin Hubbard, Renée Evans, Ashley Evans, Evan Hubbard, and Kristina Hubbard — along with the mothers of his children: the late Jerrilyn Forehand, the late Yolanda Collins, the late Helen Potter, the late Shelley Andrews, and Gloria Ferrell, and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who knew him as Pop Pop.

Milton was one of nine children. He is survived by his siblings Barbara Hubbard Barham, Johnell Hubbard, Sandra Hubbard, Del M. Hubbard Johnson, Keith Hubbard, Gary Hubbard Sr, and Thaddeus Hubbard. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Cheryl W. Hubbard, and his daughter Beryl G. Hubbard.

“He wasn’t just my Dad, he was everyone’s Dad. He loved to see the lightbulb come on when he would teach us things. He loved just being our Dad because of all the joy we could bring him. He loved us, he was proud of us, and he encouraged us to be better people. He truly was a one of one.”
— EVAN HUBBARD

Anyone who knew Hub knew his energy. The nickname “Wild Man” wasn’t given lightly — he had an outgoing, larger-than-life personality that lit up every room he walked into. He was the kind of man who never met a stranger, and his warmth and humor left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to cross his path. To his grandchildren, Pop Pop was everything — a storyteller, a protector, and a source of unconditional love.

Milton B. Hubbard Jr. didn’t just live — he showed up, fully and completely, for every moment and every person he loved. His spirit, his laughter, and his legendary energy will carry on through the family he built and the countless lives he touched.

Family Tree & Legacy
THE FAMILY MILTON BUILT

Milton B. Hubbard Sr. — Father (deceased)
Dorothy M. Hubbard — Mother (deceased)

HUSBAND & WIFE

Milton B. Hubbard Jr. & Karen L. Hubbard
Married 36 years

FIRST WIFE
Jerrilyn Forehand (deceased)
     Lisa Hubbard — Daughter
               ● Natashia Clackley — Grandchild
               ● Taminika Clackley — Grandchild (deceased)
     Yavonne Jelks — Daughter
         Spouse: Kenneth Jelks Sr
                    ● Kenisha Jelks — Grandchild
                        ▸ DiLexus Jones — Great-Grandchild · Jailah Jones — Great-Grandchild
                  ● Kenneth Jelks Jr — Grandchild

SECOND WIFE
Yolanda Collins (deceased)
     Terrance Hubbard — Son
         Spouse: Ivelise Lugo-Hubbard
               ● Sade Hubbard Montgomery — Grandchild
                        ▸ Avery Montgomery — Great-Grandchild · Aubrey Montgomery — Great-Grandchild
               ● Terrance Hubbard Jr. — Grandchild
                        ▸ Terrance Hubbard III — Great-Grandchild · Marlie Hubbard — Great-Grandchild
               ● Nasir Hubbard — Grandchild
               ● Sabrina Soto — Grandchild
     Milton Hubbard III — Son
               ● Zyanne C. Hubbard — Grandchild
               ● Mikaela M. Hubbard — Grandchild
               ● Noaah J. Hubbard — Grandchild
               ● Milton Grey Hubbard — Grandchild


MOTHER OF SUZANNE
Helen Potter (deceased)
     Suzanne Starks — Daughter
         Spouse: Dr. Randy Starks Sr
               ● Teriasia Dean Stevenson — Grandchild
                        ▸ Ezra Granger · Horace IV Stevenson · Elliet Stevenson · Andrew Granger (deceased) — Great-Grandchildren
               ● Qwineysha Wheeler (Butter) — Grandchild
               ● Randy Starks Jr. — Grandchild
                        ▸ Azay Starks — Great-Grandchild
               ● Khidiasian Starks (Dai-B) — Grandchild
                        ▸ La’caia Starks — Great-Grandchild

MOTHER OF TYSCHEL & CHANEE
Shelley Andrews (deceased)
     Tyschel Andrews — Daughter
         Spouse: Joseph Lebron
               ● Tyisha Heriveaux — Grandchild
                        ▸ Pierre Heriveaux — Great-Grandchild · Landon Heriveaux — Great-Grandchild
               ● Shelley Andrews — Grandchild
                        ▸ Ricky Sisco · Josiah Andrews · Alahn Andrews — Great-Grandchildren
               ● Sherae Andrews — Grandchild
                        ▸ Avah Morris — Great-Grandchild · Amari Morris — Great-Grandchild
               ● Talia Andrews — Grandchild
                        ▸ Taiden Andrews — Great-Grandchild
     Chanee Andrews — Daughter
               ● Anthony Mitchell Jr — Grandchild

MOTHER OF JUSTIN & BERYL
Gloria Ferrell
     Justin Hubbard — Son
               ● Madison Hubbard — Grandchild
     Beryl G. Hubbard — Daughter (deceased)
 

THIRD WIFE — MOTHER OF RENÉE, ASHLEY, EVAN & KRISTINA
Karen L. Hubbard
     Renée Evans — Daughter
         Spouse: Barbara Sierra
               ● Jo Jo Sierra — Grandchild
               ● Perry Sierra — Grandchild
               ● Tavi Sierra — Grandchild
     Ashley Evans — Daughter
         Spouse: Marc Oden
               ● Marley Oden — Grandchild
               ● Quinn Oden — Grandchild
     Evan Hubbard — Son
     Kristina Hubbard — Daughter
 

Dad’s Siblings
ONE OF NINE CHILDREN

Barbara Hubbard Barham · Spouse: Nealon Barham
     Sister
     Sheryl Harrison — Niece, Dejuan Jewitt — Niece, Jacqueline Jewitt — Niece
Johnell Hubbard
     Brother
     Regina Hubbard — Niece
Cheryl W. Hubbard — Sister (deceased)
Sandra Hubbard
     Sister
     Shawn Alston — Nephew, Greg Alston — Nephew, Nicole Harris — Niece
Del M. Hubbard Johnson
     Sister
     Anthony Hubbard — Nephew (deceased), Shamona Johnson — Niece
Keith Hubbard
     Brother
     Luzecita Hubbard Mccleod — Niece, Omida Hubbard — Niece, Lucia Jackson — Niece
Thaddeus Hubbard
     Brother
     Joseph Hubbard — Nephew, Barbara-Jean Hubbard — Niece, Jacob Hubbard — Nephew
Gary Hubbard Sr
     Brother
     Gary Jr — Nephew (deceased), Crystal Hubbard — Niece, Gamall Hubbard — Nephew, Gianna Hubbard — Niece

CELEBRATION OF LIFE
VIEWING
Friday, March 27, 2026 · 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Damiano Funeral Home · 191 Franklin Ave, Long Branch, NJ
FUNERAL SERVICE
Saturday, March 28, 2026 · 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Damiano Funeral Home · 191 Franklin Ave, Long Branch, NJ
BURIAL
Saturday, March 28, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Monmouth Memorial Park · Tinton Falls, NJ
honoring.miltonhubbard.com

He showed up, fully and completely, for every moment and every person he loved.