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.