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George McKibben Obituary
George Thomas (Tom) McKibben
NAPLES, FL - George Thomas (Tom) McKibben, 80, of Naples, FL, peacefully passed from this life on Friday, March 27, 2020. The son of Harold Y. and Marie Donahue McKibben, Tom was born on May 13, 1939 in Whiting, IN, where he lived throughout the course of his life and career. He retired from the American Maize Product Co. in Hammond, IN, and after the death of his parents, moved to Naples, FL. Tom's lifelong interest in travel and antiques became a successful second career, along with a security position with Weiser Security Services where he was stationed at the Madeira on Marco Island, FL. His work allowed him to meet countless interesting people and make so many good friends. Tom was honored for his integrity and professionalism in his work. His wonderful humor and laughter and sparkling spirit will be greatly missed by all. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, along with a sister, Shirley Anne (Hubbartt) Perotti, and a close friend, Robert J. (Bob) Dellenbach.
He is survived by a dear friend and companion, Jack Voight, of Naples, FL, and three nephews: Scott Arlen Thomas Hubbartt and his wife Cynthia of San Angelo, TX, Ronald Earl Thomas Hubbartt and his wife Sung Hae of Sacramento, CA, and Timothy Ray Hubbartt and his wife Elizabeth of San Angelo, TX along with one grandniece and several grandnephews, as well as two great grandnieces. The family expresses sincere thanks to the loving workers of the AVOW Hospice, Inc. for their kind care of Tom and requests that in lieu of any flowers, memorials may be made to AVOW Hospice of Naples, FL.
A private family service will be held in San Angelo. There will be no interment.
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Kathleen Johnson
April 4, 2020
Just heard today of Tom's passing. What a great Christian friend he was! He attended my home church, Pine St Presbyterian, in Hammond, Indiana for many years. We sang duets, trios & quartets together as well as singing in our church choir! Tom had a beautiful voice! I've kept in touch with him sporadically over the years & always at Christmas, sharing a card & note or letter. I sent him an email & picture on March 7th of our church choir. He responded on March 8th with a nice catch-up letter. I hadn't answered back yet.....he who hesitates....
I will always remember his ready smile, his beautiful voice & his love for the Lord.
Bruce McKibben
April 3, 2020
Our deepest condolences. I'm Tom's 1st cousin, our dads were brothers.
Tom was a bright, kind, and gentle person. I will miss him but will carry my memories of him forward with me as a light along the way.
Bruce & Kay McKibben
Ronald Hubbartt
April 2, 2020
To everyone that replies to his obit. thank you. I am his nephew, I was as close to him as my mom, his sister. He will always have a special place in my heart. I remember Uncle since was 5 and still have so many fond memories. I use to call and talk with him on his cell phone and home phone and already miss our conversations. His close friend in Naples Florida is Jack. My 2 brothers and I visited Tom in November last year. It was so great to get together and visit him. Today my wife Sung Hae and myself held a home vigil and sang Christian songs together in his memory. I cried the last several days, miss him dearly am thankful that Jack was with him in his last moments. He was happy to live in Florida the past years away from snow in Indiana and to be with his friends. He loved his job. Tom was always a people person. If you ever want to call me to share stories, at 66 :) i still work Monday-Friday, my cp number is (916) 248-3189, call me anytime and if i don't answer please leave a message. I will gladly call you back for conversation if you request. My replies will likely be after 5 p.m. Pacific time when I am off work. Very respectfully and in HIS grace. Also, my email is [email protected]. If you knew Tom then you already know he was indeed a caring and loving person. Ronnie
David Cunningham
April 2, 2020
Deepest sympathy from the Cunningham family. Whiting Indiana.
Brenda Feller
April 1, 2020
Tom was such an asset to the Madeira and he was always a gentleman. He always had a smile and a treat for our dog. I will miss him very much and am grateful to have known him.
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