Levi Stubbs <poem> When the world falls apart, some things stay in place Levi Stubbs' tears run down his face. </poem> Stubbs was diagnosed with cancer in 1995, and after suffering a stroke in 2000, he was no longer able to tour with the Four Tops. He died in his sleep on October 17, 2008, at his home in Detroit. A memorial service for Stubbs was held at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit on October 27. Many of Stubbs' friends from the music industry attended including Berry Gordy, Martha Reeves, Brian Holland, Ali-Ollie Woodson and Dennis Edwards. Detroit City Council member
Cortez Stubbs performed well enough that he was named Second Team All-PIFL. On December 5, 2012, Stubbs was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks. On March 16, 2013, Stubbs was placed on reassignment. Upon Stubbs' reassignment by the Sharks, the Lions traded him to the Knoxville NightHawks for future considerations. Stubbs was traded to the Alabama Hammers. Stubbs helped the Hammers win PIFL Cup II. Stubbs was assigned to the Orlando Predators to final the 2013 season. The Predators picked up Stubbs' rookie option for 2014. Stubbs was assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo for the 2015 season. On January 14, 2016, Stubbs