James M. Hibbard

James M. Hibbard, age 69 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Monday, June 29, 2009 at 7:45 PM. He was born in Henderson, Kentucky on April 3, 1940 the son of William and Myrtle (Stamper) Hibbard. James was self-employed in the home remodeling business. He was also an author and had published two books. On August 2, 1961 in Scottsburg, Indiana he married Patricia Murphy.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Hibbard of Hamilton; four sons, Steve (Linda) Hibbard of Florida, Jeff Hibbard, Adam Hibbard, and Billy Hibbard, all of Hamilton; a daughter, Pamela Hibbard (Charles) Sparks of Hamilton; a sister, Mary Lois Blake of Henderson, Kentucky; 19 grandchildren; 10 ten great-grandchildren; his dearest and closest friend of 54 years, Kenny Mills and family; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers, and three sisters.

Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Avenue, on Monday, July 6, 2009 at 2:00 PM with Pastors Earl and Kenny Mills officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.