Deacon Carl Hubbell, born and raised in Michigan, enlisted in the US Air Force after he graduated from High School. After completion of 20 years of service, he moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and was employed by a communications company. He began studies for the diaconate program at St. Vincent De Paul Seminary in Boyton Beach, Florida and was ordained in 1988 at St. Mary's Cathedral in Miami, Florida. He was then employed by a local parish for youth and family ministry. He moved to Murphy in 1998. Married to Carole, they are the parents of 7 children.