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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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May 26, 2010
Wllie was a very busy man but always found time to visit with us and answer all of our questions. He was always on top of things and kept us informed. We enjoyed working with him and he will truly be missed for a very long time.
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Gary Pack
May 13, 2010
My sympathies and condolences to your entire family, on the loss of Willie. I saw him twice a day, as a courier for VITA, and we always had a laugh over something. I know so many times he was frustrated or overwhelmed, but he never let it get to him. I will truly miss seeing Willie and his sense of humor. I'm so glad I had a chance to know him. My best wishes to you all.
Sandra Davis
May 11, 2010
My deepest sympathy and condolences on your loss. I worked with Willie at the Dept. of Social Services and he was always very pleasant. You are in my prayers.
Jim Garwood
May 9, 2010
To: The Kibler Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your tremendous loss. I pray that The Great Comforter, the Spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ, will be present with you and bring you that supernatural peace that passes understanding.
Jack was a classmate of mine at R-MC and Willie was a couple of years behind us. He was in a group of young football players who helped transform R-MC into a championship football team. I really admired the tough, aggressive defense they played. As I remember Willie was a hard-hitting defensive back.
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May 8, 2010
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS EXTEND TO ALL OF YOU.I KNEW WILLIE AT RMC.HE WAS AN EXCELLENT DEFENSIVE BACK. I HAD TO TRY TO BLOCK HIM AT PRACTICE BUT HE WAS QUICKER THAN ME. I WAS ALSO A FRAT . BROTHER AND GOT TO KNOW HIM BETTER THERE.MY BEST TO ALL OF YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. SINCERELY KEN MCALLISTER RMC CLASS OF 72.
John Peters
May 7, 2010
Dear Karen,
I was so deeply distressed to hear of Willie's death. He was my big brother in the fraternity,we were football teammates, and we were both pracher's kids. When I was serving St. Luke's we always played softball each summer. I have such good memories of Willie and counted him as a good friend. I spoke to Gail Held who is a member of my congregation. She told me how much she appreciated Willie when he worked at Disco Sport. We will really miss him and send our deepest sympathies.
Grace and peace,
John and Julie Peters
Patty & Monte Lewis
May 7, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We have cherished memories of Willie's years playing Bon Air Methodist Softball. May God's grace keep you strong during this very difficult time.
Cy Coleman
May 7, 2010
Karen and David,
I am very sorry about the passing of a good friend. We all knew Willie over the years, and he was always warm and personable, and a very good friend, as well as an outstanding teammate. He would go out-of-his-way to "help" in any way he could. It won't be the same without him. We will indeed feel the void in our lives. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Art Ritter
May 7, 2010
Dear Family of Willie, I am saddened by your loss. The service yesterday was beautiful and poignant. I worked with Willie for about 4 years when he was at the Dept. of Social Services. He was a really good guy. He and I had many chats about Hilton Head, and especially the Sea Grass Grille. He had a good heart. My thoughts are with you in this very difficult time.
Janice Mckinley
May 6, 2010
Karen, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if I can help in any way.
Gothard Lane
May 6, 2010
Dear Mrs. Kibler:
After graduating from RMC, I have spent my whole life in intercollegiate athletics as a coach and administrator. Each year, I speak to hundreds of college athletes and I always tell a story about Willie.
Back when Willie was playing at RMC, we had just finished a Friday practice when a youngster walked up to Willie and out of the blue asked Willie why he played football. Willie answered by saying that hundreds or thousands of people with the price of admission can sit in the stands and watch a game but that there are only 22 players on the field. He went on to say that you had to be special to be one of those 22 players and that he wanted to be special.
Willie was right, he was special.
Gothard Lane
RMC, 1971
Jennifer Plummer
May 6, 2010
Karen,
I was so upset to hear about your husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You are such a wonderful woman and we all love you at St. Francis. God bless you.
Love,
Jenny Plummer
Jack King
May 6, 2010
Dear Karen and family,
After being out of touch with Willie for about 50 years, he recently called me and we had a chance to begin to catch up. I am so grateful I had an opportunity to speak with him. I know the devestation that you feel and my heart goes out to you. My wonderful memories of the times we shared at Randolph Macon will stay with me always. I know you all have many additional memories that will help you cherish the time you had together.
With Respect,
Jack King
Susan Sharpe Josselyn
May 6, 2010
Pat, Dave, Mrs. Kibler, Karen and girls. I was so sorry to hear about Willie. I know you all must be devastated. You are in my thoughts and I pray your pain is soon replaced by all of the wonderful memories you hold in your heart of him. Take care.
Genevieve Kight
May 6, 2010
Karen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I am so sorry for the loss of your husband.
God Bless,
Sonja Headley
May 6, 2010
Dear Mrs. Kibler and Family,
I extend my sympathy and prayers to you all for your loss. My own father passed in the very same sudden way and I understand how hard that is on those left behind. Our sweet Lord will fill you with His comfort. I understand this truth also.
In Christ's Love,
Sonja Headley
(I work at CESC where Willie did.)
May 6, 2010
Karen and family, we are so very sorry
to hear of your loss. Thinking of You.
Robert, Tilda, Les and Ashley Ragsdale
May 5, 2010
Our hearts are sad for you at the earthly loss of your Willie! Know that "God is your refuge and strength and a very present help in trouble." May God surround you with His love and lift you up "on Eagles' Wings." We remember the good days at Bon Air U Methodist and the Epworth Choir times with love. May your love and memories sustain you during these difficult days.
Fred and Mary Ellen Balarzs (now in Powhatan, VA)
Patsy & Chuck Harris
May 5, 2010
We are so very sorry. We learrned about the untimely death of Willie this evening (May 5) and are very saddened. Our condolences for your family.
Tom Harleman
May 5, 2010
Dear Karen and Kibler family, Willie was my Big Brother in Lambda Chi, and we were football teammates. He was indeed a humble Christian and a true gentleman. He will be missed, and remembered fondly. May God keep you in your hour of sorrow.
May 5, 2010
Karen, Julie, Sarah and Laura I send my condolence to all of you. I worked with Willie at General Medical (McKesson). Please know that you are in our prayers, with much heartfelt sympathy. Brenda Thomas and son Trey, Glen Allen, Virginia
May 5, 2010
Dave, We are so sorry for the loss of your brother, and hope that you can find some comfort in your memories. We will hold you in our prayers. May the Peace of God be with you. Hunter Boxley and Kay Foster
May 5, 2010
May your wonderful memories and the knowledge that Willie is in the arms of his Lord and Savior comfort you during your time of loss.
Roni (Hoke) Fisher
May 5, 2010
Mrs. Kibler and daughters, please know that you are in the center of my thoughts and prayers.
Carl Brown (First Market Bank)
May 5, 2010
Karen, Our condolences to you and the girls. As much as I regret the lost opportunity of one more lunch with Willie, I know your loss is so much greater. You are in our prayers. God's grace and peace by with you. Mike & Kyong O'Brien
May 5, 2010
May God, Family, Friends and beautiful memories give you strength at this difficult time. May beauty live on in your memories and bring you peace.
My sincere sympathy, Lisa Mahaney Evans
Charla Schubert
May 5, 2010
Julie I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. The Schubert Family
May 5, 2010
Karen, Julie, Sarah, Laura, and Kiber family,
We were so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time of grief. Sincerely, Larry and Alyce Furlough
May 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Willie was such a fun loving, wonderful person and he will always be in my heart.
Linda Kibler and Ken Guthrie
May 5, 2010
Sarah, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Daddy. I know how hard this is. We are praying for you and your family during this time. The Rouse family
Martha Moore
May 5, 2010
My condolence to the family. Willie and I worked at Richfood during the eighties. Yes, doting father does describe Willie. He loved his girls, he spoke of his daughters many times at work. Please be comforted by the time spent together as a family. May you find comfort in knowing that Willie was a Christian and that you will be together again in heaven.
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