William Jacob Kibler

William J. (Bill) Kibler, age 90, died early Thursday morning, June 25, 2015 in a local nursing home facility. Bill was born in Cleveland, TN but spent most of his adult life in Detroit, MI. He worked at Great Lakes Steel Company from the age of 18 until he retired in 1982. He was a navy pilot during WWII and obtained a 4 Star ranking. He was an active member of the Kidney Association. He was a member of First United Methodist Church where he ushered, was a member of the St. Andrew's Sunday School class, a member of the Gad Abouts, and a member of the United Methodist Men. He fully enjoyed boats, fishing and camping. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Leah Hefner Kibler, Jr.; first wife, Carol Turner Kibler; second wife, Frances Parker Kibler, and one sister Peggy Julian. He is survived by one son, William J. Kibler, Jr.; three step-daughters, Karen Parker (Richard) Fisher, Diane Turner, and Deborah Kyle; step-son, Daniel Turner; five grandchildren, Kevin (Susan) Fisher, Kerri Carlton (Bob) Turner, Matthew Kyle, Jenna Kibler and Cuttler Turner; and five great grandchildren, Drew Carlton, Ashley Carlton, Asher Fisher, Olivia Kibler and soon to be Lucas Kibler. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 11, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Pat Hogan, officiating. Interment will follow in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens. Terry Barger, Organist.