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Robert Hibbs Obituary
San Antonio, TX
The Rt. Rev. Robert B. Hibbs, retired Bishop Suffragan of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, died in San Antonio on Monday, April 17, 2017. Bishop Hibbs was born on April 20, 1932 in Philadelphia PA., baptized April 30, 1933, confirmed April 9, 1942, ordained deacon on June 24, 1957, ordained priest December 21, 1957, and consecrated bishop on January 6, 1996.
Following his graduation from General Theological Seminary in 1957, Bishop Hibbs began his ministry in Toronto, Ontario while pursuing his graduate work. For fifteen years, he was on the faculty of St. Andrews Theological Seminary, Quezon City, Philippines where he served as a faculty member, Sub-Dean and later Dean. Later, he also served on the faculty of the Seminary of the Southwest, Austin, TX. For five years Bishop Hibbs served in the Diocese of Northwest Texas as Vicar of St Peters, Borger, then Vicar/Rector of St. Stephens, Lubbock. In 1988, he finally arrived in the Diocese of West Texas, serving first at St. Barnabas, Fredericksburg, as Rector, then at the Church of the Good Shepard Corpus Christi, as Assistant Rector. As Bishop Suffragan, his particular passions included Recovery Ministries, both in the diocese and with the National Church; and the Cursillo movement.
Upon retirement as Bishop Suffragan, it was his joy to spend hours reading, listening to classical music and cheering on the Missions baseball team. He was active as a member of the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. In addition, his gift of listening encouraged many to use him as mentor and spiritual director.
Bishop Hibbs is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy Joane Alexander Hibbs, his son David, daughter Lisa (Charley White, Jr), five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 11 am. Memorial gifts can be made to DWTX Recovery Ministries or the Cursillo Scholarship Fund, or a charity of your choosing.
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Joyce Carothers
April 12, 2021
He was a very special friend and is really missed!
Johnnie Marie & Steve Norman
April 26, 2017
Dearest Nancy, our hearts grieve with you at the loss of "Thunder" Bob, as Steve called him. Bob led the first Recovery retreat we attended in October, 1997. When we left that Sunday, Steve said "I'm going to be OK", and, Praise God, he has been as he just celebrated his 20th AA birthday on April 8th. We are sure Bob and his message had a similar impact on many others. We love you an hold you up in prayer.
Johnnie Marie and Steve Norman
7122 Premont Drive B101
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
April 25, 2017
Dear Nancy & Family,
My thoughts, prayers and love to you - it's been a few years but I have never forgotten your kindnesses when we were neighbors.
Sincerely,
Billie Peckenpaugh
5857 Timbergate #2118
CC, Tx. 78414
Donna Mayle
April 24, 2017
Blessings to Nancy & family. Loved Bob & all his great food stories. Sorry that I missed his celebration, but I just heard of his passing today. He will be missed.
Anna & Philip Dale
April 20, 2017
Our prayers are with you and the family.
Rev. Barry and Mary Richards
April 19, 2017
You are loved dearly and will be missed dearly. You are with GOD now.
Roy Huff
April 19, 2017
Bob: You were a gem, a warm friend, a splendid priest, and a loss to all of us by your departure.
John & Diana Doran
April 19, 2017
We send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Bishop Hibbs. He was such a positive influence on so many people. We will deeply miss him.
Joyce Carothers
April 19, 2017
I, no we all, have lost a very good friend. Personally I shall miss his wisdom, frankness and wonderful sense of humor. He was a very special person!
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