He was born July 24,1978 in Pekin the son of Richard Tibbetts and Gail Holeman Tibbetts. He married Ella McClary in 2005.
Richard is survived by his parents, Richard Tibbetts and Gail (Duane) Drummond both of Pekin; one daughter, Jenna Lynn Tibbetts of Pekin; three brothers, Jeffrey (Barbara) Tibbetts of Pekin, Shannon (Amber) Tibbetts of Pekin, and Brandon (Kimberly) Tibbetts of Pekin; one sister, Stacy (John) Lee of Manito; and many nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles.
He is preceded in death by both sets of grandparents.
Richard worked for Trace Chemicals for 18 years. He later worked for Central Pool Supply.
He was a loving father and son. Richard was an avid Chicago Cubs and Dallas Cowboys fan.
Memorial services will be 7:00 pm Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Davison-Fulton Woolsey Funeral Home. Pastor Lloyd Brock will officiate. Visitation will be two hours prior to services. The family asks that attendees wear Chicago Cubs or Dallas Cowboys colors or apparel.
There will also be a Celebration of Life from 2:00 - 4:00 pm Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Pekin First Church of the Nazarene.
Memorials may be made at CEFCU to the FBO Richard Tibbetts Fund.
To view Richard’s memorial page or to leave an online condolence please go to www.davisonfultonwooley.com.
