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Official Obituary of

Ronald Kibby

August 9, 1938 ~ March 8, 2024 (age 85) 85 Years Old

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Ronald Kibby was born on August 9, 1938, at Homer Phillips hospital in St. Louis, Missouri to Nora Sykes and Charles Kibby. He departed this life and received his wings on March 8, 2024, while at the Haven Adult Assisted Living Home in Surprise, Arizona.

During his life, he labored as an inspector for National Vendor for thirty years from whence he retired. He was a Jazz lover and was lead singer of a local band during his early years. He gave his life to Christ at a young age and often referred to Jesus as “his big brother”. Ronald was a dear friend, well known for his humble kindness, a devoted father (“Pops” and “Poppi”), and mentor to many.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father along with second mom, Mother Ora Kibby; two grandsons: Terry, and Bud Pete.

Ronald leaves to cherish and forever carry on his memory his beloved and beautiful wife, Josephine Kibby of sixty-four years of whom he lovingly called “Tiger”; four sons: William (Sylvia) Speed and Aaron (Carissa) Speed both of Sun City West, Arizona; Lawrence (Romitria) Kibby and Reginald (Barbara Jean) Kibby both of St. Louis, Missouri. One special daughter: Sheila Johnson of St. Louis, Missouri and one Goddaughter: Juanita Lashay Garrett of Arizona; twenty-four grandchildren, thirty-six great-grandchildren; two sisters: Charlie (Oscar) Johnson and Jarri Kibby-Williams; one brother: Gregory (Ricky) Kibby and one aunt: Doris Kibby. A brother-in-law: Eddie Lee (Virginia) Johnson, two sisters-in-law: Diane Purnell and Mary (Clarence) Barnett all of St. Louis, Missouri. He will also be missed by a host of nieces, nephews, and special friends: John (Janet) Diggs, Ernest (Ann) Walker, Marilyn Martin, and James (Christine) Billingsley all of Arizona. Ronald lived a long, happy, and prosperous life. He brought so much joy and will be loved throughout eternity.

In Loving Memory Of A Very Special Husband

When God was making husbands as far as I can see,

He made a special soulmate especially for me.

He made a perfect gentleman, compassionate and kind,

With more love and affection than you could ever wish to find.

He gave my darling husband, a heart of solid gold,

that on our married journey, only my heart could hold.

He was someone I could talk to, that no one can replace

He was someone I could laugh with till tears ran down my face.

The next time we meet, it will be at Heaven’s door,

When I see you standing there, I won’t cry anymore.

I will put my arms around you and kiss your smiling face,

Then the pieces of my broken heart will fall back into place.

(Author Unknown)

Ronnie, I love you forever!

Until we meet again…..

Love, Josephine

Acknowledgements:

The Kibby family would like to express our deepest appreciation to everyone for your love, comfort, phone calls, text messages, cards, and visits to us during our loved one’s illness and in our time of bereavement.

A special thank you to the owner and staff at Haven Adult Assisted Living Home Inc.

in Surprise, AZ for their kindness during Ronald’s Hospice Care.

Most Importantly, we would especially like to thank Dr. Jonathan Logan, Lady Christine Logan & The Antioch Church Family. Thank you all for the love, prayers and support you’ve shown during our time of need. We love you all. May God richly bless you!

Final Arrangements Entrusted To:

Camino Del Sol Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center

13738 W. Camino del Sol

Sun City West, AZ 85375

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