Harold Allen Tubbs

Harold Allen Tubbs, 63, of Colby, died Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby. He was born on August 15, 1959, to Robert and Caroline (Prokop) Tubbs at St. Thomas Hospital, in Colby. Allen, as he was known to his friends and family, grew up on a farm north of Levant and attended Brewster Schools before graduating from Colby High School. He moved to Ocala, Florida in the 80’s and worked as a heavy equipment operator burying telecommunication lines. Allen moved back to Colby in the 90’s but loved Florida and aways wanted to go back to visit. Upon his return to Colby, Allen took up plumbing. This became his main profession, but he was really a “jack of all trades”, working for several different companies and on his own. Allen was a kind man, who would have done anything to help anyone. He especially loved his dogs.

On August 24, 2018, Allen married Karen Lynn Adair and gained six stepchildren and ten step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Harold and Elma Tubbs and Cyprian and Antoniette Prokop; sister Peggy Phillips and niece Sara Phillips.

He is survived by his wife Karen; sister Kathy (Rick) Homan, of Grove, OK; brothers, Dennis (Robin) Tubbs, of Colby, KS and Justin (Angela) Tubbs, of Plainfield, IL; along with several nephews, nieces, great nieces and great nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2022, at Beulah Cemetery, Colby, KS. Memorials may be made to the Citizens Foundation and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com