Sam Hibbs

Sam Hibbs, age 61, of Wooster, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 26th, 2011 at his home. Services will be Friday, December 30th, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Custer-Glenn Funeral Home, 2284 Benden Dr., Wooster with Rev. Robin Dillon officiating . A private family interment will take place at a later date. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 - 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to either: The Wayne County Humane Society, 1161 Mechanicsburg Rd., Wooster, Ohio 44691 or Wayne Presbyterian Church 7152 Burbank Rd., Wooster, Ohio 44691. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at: www.custerglenn.com. He was born on July 13, 1950 in Wooster to John William and Lulu Marie (Maxwell) Hibbs. He was a graduate of Wooster High School in 1968 and enjoyed playing in the band for 4 years; in 1973, he graduated from Ohio State University where he majored in Graphic Design. He married Peggy K. Priest on December 18, 1971 at the Oak Chapel Church in Jefferson. She survives. They lived in the Westerville area from 1971-2006 where he also played in the Westerville Community Band. He previously worked at the Ohio Dept. of Mental Health for 32 years before retiring from there as Communications Chief. After moving back to Wooster, he worked for Technigraphics Inc. in the Maintenance Dept. for many years. He was a current member of Wayne Presbyterian Church in Wooster where he also sang in the mens ensemble. He enjoyed showing sheep for 9 years; and fishing including at the Westerville Hoover Reservoir; was a fine wood worker making quality furniture pieces; playing piano. motorcycle riding, playing ping-pong, bread-making and was an avid golfer. He thoroughly enjoyed being involved with his therapy dog visitations which included going to the Ashland County Libaray, College Of Wooster, Smithville-Western Care Center, Wooster Farmers Market and to Wayne Presbyterian Church through the P.A.W.S. program. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter and her fiance, Crystal Hibbs and (Gino Scopel) of Wooster; mother-in-law, Kate Priest of Wooster. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, David W. Hibbs and father-in -law, Kenneth G. Priest.

Sam Hibbs

July 13, 1950 - December 26, 2011