Hubert Lloyd Sliva

February 10, 1935 - April 18, 2022

A time of remembrance will be held for Hubert Sliva, 87 of Giddings, on Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. A private family burial will be held in the Giddings City Cemetery at a later date. Hubert Lloyd Sliva was born on February 10, 1935 in East Bernard, Texas to John and Lillian (Klecka) Sliva. He was baptized on August 4, 1935 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Galveston, Texas. Hubert was united in marriage to Ruby Jacobs on May 5, 1955 in Wharton, Texas. They were blessed with their daughter, Shannon. Hubert and Ruby owned and operated Coastal Steel Builders for many years. They also owned the Longhorn Tavern in Lee County where it became a place where lots of good times and memories were had. He and Ruby loved their 3-Baller softball teams and their Mudcat Ranch bowling teams. Hubert loved his sports, especially Astros baseball and watching the Masters golf tournament and he loved to fish and hunt. Most of all he loved to make people happy. He and Ruby gave, gave, and gave again. If you didn’t have a good time when you were in their company, then it was your own fault. They came to Lee County and made it better. They made an impact. His legacy will continue through the lives he affected. Hubert passed away the morning of Monday, April 18, 2022 in Austin, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Sliva and Lillian Sliva Preisler. Hubert is survived by his wife, Ruby Sliva of Giddings and his daughter, Shannon Sliva of Giddings. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or the charity of your choice.