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
Keith Stubbs Keith Stubbs Keith Stubbs (born January 12, 1960) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, radio personality, and businessman. Stubbs was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina in 1960. Stubbs' father served in the United States Armed Forces. He was the fifth of seven children. Stubbs graduated from RB Stall High School in North Charleston, South Carolina in 1978. He then attended Brigham Young University, but did not graduate. Stubbs is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served an LDS Mission in Ecuador. In his early twenties, Stubbs went door-to-door selling peep holes to support himself.