Courtney Jamaul "CJ" Hubbard, 28,of Sumter, South Carolina was born the first child and only son to Rose-Marie Richardson (née Kirby) and he was given his biological father's name, Courtney Hubbard, on October 8 ^th , 1990 in Mandeville, Jamaica. He went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2019 after a short illness.

CJ's family migrated to the United States (Connecticut) when he was only three years old.

In 1995, at age four, CJ and his mother followed their hearts to Sumter, South Carolina where they made a new home with his step-father, Clarence Richardson and his only sister, Renee Richardson.

At an early age, CJ became a member of Mount Olive AME Church where he served in the Young People Department (YPD) and as an usher.  This was an important part of his spiritual development.

He attended Millwood Elementary, Bates Middle School, and Sumter High School where, in June 2009, he attained his high school diploma with academic honors. CJ was a proud alumnus of Clemson University (Clemson, South Carolina)where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a minor in mathematics, on December 17, 2015. in Florence, South Carolina. At the time of his passing, CJ was an employee of Lowe's Companies, Inc. in Sumter, South Carolina.

He was the best son a parent could ever ask for, a great brother, an extraordinary friend, and an amazing human being.  We will miss you, CJ.  May your goodness live on in all of us.

He will be missed by his devoted and loving mother, Rose-Marie Richardson; his sister, Renee Richardson; his step-father, Clarence Richardson; his grandmother, Gwendolyn Kirby of Spaldings, Jamaica; his grandparents Lillie May and Leroy Richardson of Sumter, South Carolina; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and countless other relatives and friends.

CJ was preceded in death by his grandfather, Astley Kirby; and his uncle, Stanley Carnegie, both of Spaldings, Jamaica.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019 from 4-7:30pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mr. Hubbard will be placed in the church on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 10am for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Mt. Olive AME Church 2738 Woodrow Road Sumter, SC, with Rev. Dr. Friendly J. Gadson, Pastor and Eulogist and Rev. DeBerry Cook, Officiating.

Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens.

Family will receive friends at the home, 1125 Meadowcroft Drive Sumter, SC 29154, from 4-7pm.