Obituaries

William H. McCubbin, Jr., 85, was born in Boone County, Kentucky on January 26, 1941, to William Howard McCubbin, Sr. and Edna Berkshire (Hodges) McCubbin. William was deployed on his final voyage on Friday, October 9, 2026, with his three sons by his side.

At 18 years of age, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He retired from the Navy in 1979, having proudly served for 20 years. He was a Vietnam Veteran and during his deployment in Vietnam, he was a tactical member of the Brown Water Navy, tasked with operating river assault boats, patrolling in the Mekong Delta Area. He then had a second career as a mail carrier for the US Postal Service; finishing his work life as a school bus driver for the Kenton County and Campbell County school systems.

Service work proved to be a bedrock in his life as he volunteered and led for the Taylor Mill Lions Club, the VFW, and the Elsmere (KY) Honor Guard until he was no longer physically able. He was also heavily involved in many of the annual Church festivals at St. Patrick Church in Taylor Mill, KY where he was a parishioner.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Ruby (Daniel) Hawkins, Shirley (Frank) Simpson and Bonnie (Jerry) Hensley.

He is deeply remembered by his wife of 57 years, Beverly, and sons, Bill (Sandy), Scott (Susie), Jeff (Jen), as he was a devoted husband and father.

He loved and was loved by his grandchildren, Jessica, Dylan (Anna), Erica (Collin), Brittany (Anna), Matthew and Liam – along with his great-grandchildren, Remington, Kinsley and Oaklynn.

A visitation will take place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at St. Patrick Church 3285 Mills Road Taylor Mill, Kentucky from 1 pm until Mass of Christian Burial at 2 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to our Lady of Knock Foundation at St. Patrick Church. Burial will take place at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens with Military Honors, followed by a meal at Floral Hills Event Center.