William H. Tibbs, IV 2/25/35 ~ 12/9/20
It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of another family giant. William H. Tibbs, IV passed away peacefully on December 9, 2020. He was 85 years old.
Bill was Born in Tulsa, OK on February 25, 1935. He attended Tulsa schools and Booker T. High School. He went on to obtain degrees from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Western Connecticut State University. After his service in the US Army, he served his community as an beloved educator. Everyone who met him knew that he was a proud and dedicated member of Kappa Alpha Psi. He was also an avid family historian and participant at the Alford family reunions.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Emma Marie; only son William Tibbs V (Gloria); grandson William Tibbs VI; granddaughter Celia Tibbs; brothers Joe Tibbs (Ruth) and John Tibbs (Dianne); and a host of extended family, friends and fraternity brothers.
William H. Tibbs, IV is the son of Troy & William H. Tibbs, III; Grandson of Matthenia “Emma” Coffey; and G/Grandson of John Henry Coffey.
SERVICE DETAILS TO RESPECT AND PROTECT THE HEALTH OF THE FAMILY AND THE COMMUNITY YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES, SANTIZE YOUR HANDS, KEEP YOUR SOCIAL DISTANCE OF 6FT. YOU ARE ASKED TO REFRAIN FROM HANDSHAKING, HUGGING OR KISSING FAMILY. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO SIGN TRACKING SHEET AND YOUR TEMPERATURE MAY BE TAKEN. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO VIEW AND EXIT THE FACILITY. ONLY DESIGNATED PERSONS WILL BE PERMITTED TO STAY FOR FUNERAL SERVICES.
VISITATION First Baptist Church - Elmsford Monday, December 21, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 145 N Lawn Ave, Elmsford, NY 10523
FUNERAL SERVICE First Baptist Church - Elmsford Monday, December 21, 2020 12:00 PM 145 N Lawn Ave, Elmsford, NY 10523
INTERMENT Kensico Cemetery Monday, December 21, 2020 1:30 PM 273 Lakeview Avenue, Valhalla, NY 10595