Joseph Hibbetts

Joseph Clinton "J. C." Hibbetts, 92, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away Monday, August 20, 2012. He was born May 19, 1920 on a farm near Winters, Texas to James Marshall and Mary Ever Virden Hibbetts. J. C. was a U. S Navy veteran of WWII, was a former member of Gardendale Baptist Church and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Patti Jean Hibbetts. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Hibbetts of Corpus Christi, Texas; his children, Kennard (Charlene) Hibbetts and Susan (Julian) Collier all of Corpus Christi, Texas; four grandchildren, Scott (Cheryl) Hibbetts, Ryan (Christi) Hibbetts, Deanna (Joseph) Ritz and Daniel Collier; 6 great grandchildren; her children, Gary (Jerilyn) Reed and Connie (Billy) Bird all of Corpus Christi, Texas; his sister, Clois Sanders of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Graveside funeral services with military honors will be conducted at 10 A.M. Friday, August 24, 2012 at Seaside Memorial Park. Burial will follow.