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Carl Bibbs

Chicago, Illinois

1956 - 2020

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Bibbs, Carl1956-2020,Economic Developer and Community LeaderCarl Lanier Bibbs, life-long resident of Chicago's Southside, aged 64 passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Beloved husband of Cheryl nee Jewell, devoted father of Carl P. and Christopher, dear brother of Calvin Bibbs and Cathey...

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Miss you my friend..be blessed up there.

Carl, we miss you and speak of you often. BIGGER THAN LIFE! That phrase now has a face!

Carl always looked out for me at Knox College like a big brother. Wonderful guy. I will remember his kind words and support for the rest of my life.

Heaven's gain...Earth's loss.

There are absolutely no words that can express the hurt I'm feeling just finding out that my mentor has left this Earth nor the sorrow that I feel of the lack of connecting more often to know.

There is joy in remembering a selfless man who ADORED his family and sacrificed so much for his community, such sacrifice MOST don't know they benefited from.

I was 17 when Mr. Carl Bibbs took me under his wing at DECCA. A temp he saw having high aspirations in life, civic-minded...

During the memorial, one of Carl's dearest friends said Carl was BIGGER than life!

I agree! That is a succinct and most accurate description!

Head bowed. I am really missing our verbal fencing of prose. You always had brilliant and enlightening responses!

Carl, you are sorely missed!

He was my friend since i was 4 years old a very special person in my life.

He was my friend since i was 4 years old. Great guy and special person