David Morris Hibbs, Sr., 82, a believer in Jesus Christ passed from this world on Friday, April 15, 2016 at the Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY.

He was born on July 16, 1933 in Nebo, KY to the late Charles Roy Hibbs and Nevoline McGuyer Hibbs. He graduated from Nebo High School in 1951. David entered the United States Air Force in 1952 and was an aircraft crew member for three years. He returned to Kentucky in 1956 and married Jane Franklin on December 15, 1956 who later passed away on June 19, 2012. They had two children Cathy E. (Barry) Hibbs-Brown of Nashville, TN and David Morris (Lesa) Hibbs, Jr. of Owensboro, KY.
David worked for the United States Postal Service in 1959 as a city mail carrier. He later retired in 1988 with thirty years of service as superintendent postal operations (SPO). He was a Southern Baptist ordained deacon, Sunday school teacher and worked with Outreach at various times. David performed volunteer work at the Western Kentucky Veterans Center. He received the honor in 1972 as Kentucky Colonel.

In addition to his children he is survived by his grandchildren, Derek Monroe Hibbs and wife, Melissa and Tara Delaine Hibbs; and his great-grandson, Devin Hibbs.

The funeral will be held on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Bro. Samuel Beeny officiating. Burial to follow at Eastlawn Cemetery in Hanson, KY.

Visitation will be from noon until the funeral hour Sunday at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank those who were involved in his care during his illness. Special thank you to the Mahr Cancer Center Staff, Dr. Kanbar, Baptist Health Staff on 4 West and the staff at the Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center.

Memorial contributions may be made in Morris's memory to the Mahr Cancer Center or Immanuel Baptist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.