Mr. Hubert Kenyon Lash was born April 20, 1939, and went home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Hobart and Katherine Hauser Lash; and a brother, Mr. James Lash.

Hubert received his education through the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System and graduated from Carver High School, class of 1958. He furthered his education at St. Joseph Business and Accounting Academy. Hubert was employed by R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company as a machine operator for 32 years.

After retiring, he attended Forsyth Technical College and received his real estate license and acquired several properties and businesses including Community Shoe Store. While he owned Community Shoe Store, he created many jobs for high school and college students.

Hubert was a long-time member of Bethania A.M.E. Zion Church before joining St. James A.M.E. Church in 2003. During his membership at St. James A.M.E., he served on the Usher Board, Lay Organization, and lawn maintenance crew.

He leaves to cherish many loving memories, his wife of 66 years, Ericsteen Jefferson Lash; a daughter, Melodie (Kenneth) Vereen of Lexington, KY; a son, Cedric (LaWanda) Lash of Winston-Salem, NC; five grandchildren, Ken Vereen, Jr. (Erica), Kevin Vereen, Keith Vereen, Alexandrea Lash, and Kendrick Lash; one great-granddaughter, Kenleigh Vereen; several devoted cousins, Donald Lash, Carla Hauser, Sherron Richardson, and Michael Hauser; and a host of other relatives and friends. Hubert will be deeply missed.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Russell Funeral Home.

Celebration of life services will be held at 12noon Monday, June 22, 2026 at St. James AME Church, 1501 Patterson Ave. W-S, NC 27105. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon on Monday at the Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to St. James AME Church General Fund.