Vernon Calvin (Toady) Bibb of Lynchburg, took his last earthly flight on Thursday, September 16, 2010. Born on November 16, 1927, in Lynchburg, a son of the late Elsby Leon Bibb and Cleopatra Hicks Bibb. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Kathyleen Ryan Bibb.
In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter, Kathy Bibb of Roanoke; his beloved cat, Millie; a brother, Leon Bibb and his wife, Ruth of Mount Dora, FL; and his cousins, Patra Bedwell of Roanoke, Gail Thomas of Bedford, and Donna Parker of Atlanta, GA.
Toady retired from Limitorque Corporation after 40+ years of service. He was a man of many talents, from singing and dancing in Lynchburg Fine Arts Center Productions, Little Theater, to singing in barbershop quartets, riding Harleys, fishing, to building his own aircraft and flying, which was his main passion in life. There wasn\"™t much that he missed. He was a true lover of life and all the adventures that it could provide. But most of all, he was a giver. He gave of his time, his talents, and his innate ability to want to help people.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to11:00 AM on Monday, September 20, 2010 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 20, 2010, in the Chapel of Tharp Funeral Home with the Rev. C. Douglas Pillow officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Centra Hospice, 2997 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501, or the Lynchburg Humane Society, 3305 Naval Reserve Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
Special thanks to George Hatmaker and Janice Privette for their care during his last days.