Tibbs, Kenneth

Kenneth L. Tibbs, age 70, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at his home.

He is survived by his wife Marsha; daughters, Teresa Rusk of Athens and Alison (Ryan) Southern of Decatur; three grandchildren, Ryan Rusk, Linley and Nathan Southern; siblings; Gwendolyn Tibbs of New Holland, Gary (Anita) Tibbs of Lincoln, and Janet (Zane) Shelton of Lincoln; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gwin and Erlene Tibbs and a brother, Don Tibbs.

Kenneth graduated from New Holland/Middletown High School in 1962.

He worked for the Lincoln City Police Department from 1972 thru 1984. Kenneth later was owner/operator for Tibbs Trucking for 5 years. He retired from SBC/AT&T after 20 years of service. Throughout his life Kenneth assisted numerous farmers in the central Illinois area during the spring and fall season.

He married Marsha J. Crews on November 25, 1967.

Kenneth served in the U.S. Army from 1966 thru 1967 during the Vietnam Conflict with the 534th Transporation Co.

He was active in Logan County 4-H from 1989 thru 1995. Kenneth enjoyed restoring antique Allis-Chalmers tractors and attending antique tractor shows. He was a member of the Athens Christian Church.

Kenneth and his grandson, Ryan, restored a 1993 Silverado 4X4 pick-up truck for Ryan’s sixteenth birthday. He enjoyed going on John Deere Gator rides with his grandchildren, Linley and Nathan.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Athens Christian Church. Funeral services will be held at that location on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM. Rev. Shane Baker will be officiating.

Burial will be held at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.

Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.