Wayne Libby Obituary
Wayne was born in Lewisburg, Pa., in 1916, a son of the late Harvey J. and Elsie Cora (Royer) Libby.
Wayne graduated from Lewisburg High School with the Class of 1934.
A singer, songwriter and musician, he filled our lives with song, from barbershop quartets as a young man, to gospel quartets, solos and various groups in the Apostolic churches he loved. His vocations were varied, as a painter, senior officer for the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Lewisburg and Lompoc, Calif., and English teacher for the Lighthouse Christian School in Arroyo Grande.
He was a high school gymnast and baseball player and could do cartwheels and back flips at 70. He loved his family, and above all else, his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mr. Libby is survived by four children, Linda Derby and her husband Robert, Gary Libby and his wife Sheila, Melanie McNabb and her husband David and Sharon Arnold and her husband Steve; one sister, Gladys Litz of Erie; two brothers, Richard Libby and his wife Sally of Venice, Fla., and Robert Libby and his wife Nancy of Lewisburg; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Carol Brookshier; one great-great-grandson, Anthony Lovell; one great-great-granddaughter, Kristen Michelle Libby; two nephews, John Libby and Mark Litz; and one niece, Karen (Litz) Hauser.
Visitation for Mr. Libby will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday in Gospel Lighthouse Church, 497 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande, with a service celebrating his life immediately following at 11.
Burial will be in Arroyo Grande Cemetery
Reflecting his love of children, memorials in his memory may be directed to the Children and Youth Activities Fund, in care of Gospel Lighthouse, 497 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel, Grover Beach, Calif.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Item.
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Wayne R. Libby, Sr. Corrections Officer, Federal Buredau of Prisons
February 15, 2008
Sharon Arnold
February 15, 2008
Dear Daddy,
I love you so much. I sang one of our songs in church this week, and though you weren't singing with me I could hear your harmony in my mind and felt I was not singing alone.
What a legacy you left your children. Thank you for teaching us by your example what true love is. Because of you and mamma, I know the name above all names, the Name of Jesus, and am filled with His Spirit. What an inheritance.
I will meet you in the morning, just inside the eastern gate.
I am so proud to be your daughter,
Sharon (Libby) Arnold
Ron Moyer
February 1, 2008
Gary/Linda: Sorry to hear about your dad's passing. He and my father (J. Elwood) went through High School together and were friends for many years.
Ron Moyer/Lewisburg Old North Ward
Ron Strouse
January 31, 2008
Br. Waybe Libby was a mighty man of God who never lost his love for Apostolic saints. He and I were members of our home church, Calvary Tabernacle in Sunbury, PA. He would take me to the Federal Penitentiary where he worked. We would sing and minister to the inmates as he played his guitar. Thank you, Br. Wayne, for being an inspiration to me in my Christian life. Br. Ron Strouse
Laurie Czech
January 31, 2008
I met Brother Libby in 1984. One of my most fondest memories of him is he always walked around with a pocket full of candy for the children. And they always knew he had a treat for each of them. He was a real christian and a gentle man...straight from the heart. I will miss you sir. I love all the McNabb family.
Susanne Skarda
January 30, 2008
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't remember Bro. Libby because of a gift that he gave me many years ago. (MDLO) Mother's Day Letter Opener. I use it every day. I will often reflect on the days of seeing him walk up the church walkway whistling a lovely tune. And of course, I will never forget the time he did a cartwheel when he was in his 80's. Now, more than ever, I will cherish these memories.
Sharon, you are also in my thoughts at this time. God Bless you and your family.
Mark Wise
January 30, 2008
Dear Wayne,
I worked with you various summers and my senior year at SLOSH when I was a janitor.
I always remember you as very upbeat and fun to be around.
Rest in Peace, my friend!
Mark Wise
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