Philip Sabin Hibbard

He was born September 11, 1938 in Auburn, New York to Leone and Arthur Hibbard.

His parents, a brother David, and his daughter Leslie predeceased him.

Educated in Memphis, Tennessee, he proudly served in the United States Air Force. Phil established the successful Memphis investment banking firm Hibbard, O’Conner & Weeks, Inc., expanding it to New York and then to Houston in the early 1970s.

Always an entrepreneur, he formed several businesses here including Texas Security Manufacturing, an apartment complex firm and other real estate ventures, before acquiring Star Toyota, with his wife Carolyn, and their partner Royce Casey.

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Carolyn Casey Hibbard; his children Philip Hibbard II, Lindsay Hibbard Rusak and her husband Jerzy; grandchildren Philicia Hibbard, Philip Hibbard III, and Marguerite Rusak, and great-grandchild Jayden Hibbard. He also is survived by his sister, Susan Hibbard Jones and her husband Mike; his sister in law Joyce Harrison and husband Ralph; brother in law Royce Casey and wife Vena. Other family members surviving him include nieces and nephews, Katherine Eskew and husband Russell; Andrew Jones; Jeff Harrison, Kasey Harrison, Kevin Casey and wife Crystal; Karen Johnson and husband Justin.

A man of many passions, Phil was an avid photographer, pilot, world traveler and adventurer. He lived life to the fullest, and loved flying solo to Colorado to explore the beauty there. His in depth genealogical research regarding the Sabin family led to his publishing The Descendants of William Sabin of Rehoboth, Massachusetts. An avid cook, he loved entertaining his many friends at home, preparing incredible meals. Hot air ballooning was another interest, with Phil representing the United States in the 1976 World Balloon Championship. He was well known for his dry sense of humor, his love of family and his zest for life.

A memorial service and celebration of Phil’s life will be held Monday, April 11 at 12:30 p.m. at Forest Park East, League City.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Bay Area Turning Point, Friends of League City Animal Shelter, the Animal Alliance of Galveston County, or a charity of one’s choice.