Jerry Donald Hibdon, age 76, passed away Tuesday, August 27th, 2019, at Maury Regional Hospital. He was born in Smithville on December 31st, 1942.

Jerry was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, and brother. He was an avid golfer and a friend to all and stranger to none and would always tell you a joke. Jerry was a man of faith and a member of First United Methodist Church in Pulaski, TN. Jerry attended Martin Methodist College along with Bethel College and MTSU where he received his Masters Degree in Physical Education. He was a well-respected coach and teacher at several different schools during his lifetime. He was inducted to the Sports Hall of Fame at both Martin Methodist College and Bethel College. In 1975, Jerry and his wife, Wendy partnered in the ownership and operation of Sports World Sporting Goods, a community giving, family owned business, which they owned and operated solely from 1982 until their retirement in 2013.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jimmie Marshall Hibdon and Hazel Youree Cantrell Hibdon and brother Fred Hibdon.

He is survived by his wife, Wendy Hibdon of Pulaski; sons, Jeff Hibdon and wife Jennifer of Decatur, AL, Todd Hibdon and wife Shana of Pulaski; grandchildren, Sophie Hibdon, Will Hibdon, and Carter Hibdon;
brother, John L (Vickie) Hibdon of Mt. Juliet; sisters, Nina (James) Moss of Yorktown, VA and Joyce Mullinax of Smithville; sister-in-law, Sue Hibdon of Rockvale.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm with a Celebration of life following at First United Methodist Church in Pulaski, Tenn.

Memorials are suggested to, First United Methodist Church, Sharp Building Fund, 200 West Jefferson St. Pulaski, Tn. 38478 or Giles County Student Scholarship Fund, Martin Methodist College, 433 West Madison Street, Pulaski, TN. 38478 or charity of your choice.

Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home, Pulaski, TN, are in charge of arrangements.