Carl “Corky” Hibbetts, 72, of North Zulch, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at his residence. Memorial services are set for 5:00 p.m., Monday, September 21, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church in Bryan.
Corky was born in Woodsboro, Texas to Travis and Marie Hibbetts. In 1945, the family moved to North Zulch where he graduated high school. He received degrees from Texas A-M University in 1957, and from Southern Methodist University in 1962. Also in 1962, he married Jane, whom he had met while they both attended SMU. Corky worked for IBM from 26 years until he retired in 1993, when he and Jane moved back to the farm in North Zulch where he grew up.
Corky is survived by his wife Jane, of North Zulch; sons and daughter-in-law, Michael and Heather Hibbetts, of Houston, TX, Scott Hibbetts of Portland, OR; daughter, Kristen Hibbetts of Raleigh, NC; sister, Barbara Wilson, of North Zulch, TX; brother and sister-in-law, Travis and Kay Hibbetts, of North Zulch, TX; grandchildren, Andrew, Julia and Charlotte Hibbetts; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Jane, may we extend our sincere sympathy to you all. We will miss Corky very much. May God grant you strength and comfort you and your family with the assurance of Corky’s faith in his Lord and Savior and hope of the resurrection.
In Christian love,
Paul – Marguerite
Jane and family: So sorry to hear of Corky’s passing. My prayers are with you.
Linda
Merciful Father, please pour out yourprecious blessings on the Hibbetts family.
I’ve many treasured memories through the years of the Boenigk – Hibbetts families,and of their love and graciousness.
My prayers are for the famiiy for strength at this difficult time. With my heartfelt sympathy.
Much Love, Irene – Golla Family
May you find comfort in your memories. You are in my thoughts.
My condolences to the Hibbetts family. My family and I will be praying for all of you.
Matthew
Jane, Mike, Scott – Kristy:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We grieve your loss.
Much love,
Jack – Beth
Thinking of you all and sending healing thoughts in this time of grief.
Kristen,
I am so sorry for the loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Sue
‘Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.’ Wishing you comfort in your time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kristen…what can I say? It has been a hard year but you now know your Dad is no longer hurting.
Jane, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss Corky’s motivational strength of spirit.