April 25, 2024

Thomas James Kibble, 75, of Long Bottom, OH, went to Heaven on Friday, June 2, 2023, at his daughters residence surrounded by his family. 
He was born Dec. 15, 1947, in Tuppers Plains, OH, son of the late Arthur Ernest and Josephine Hauber Kibble. Thomas was an Air Force Vietnam Veteran; member of the Tuppers Plains VFW Post 9053, member of the Middleport American Legion, a proud Democrat, an avid wood worker and he retired from Operating Engineers. 
He is survived by a daughter, Danielle and Samuel Shain; son, Brian and Mischelle Beeler; grandson, Dalton Layne; 3 granddaughters, Shayla and Cody Rayburn, Gabrielle Beeler and Arielle Beeler; 2 great-grandchildren, Kingsleigh Rayburn and Bryar Rayburn; brother, Bill and Mary Kibble; sister, Casandra and Dave Leffler and nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly. 
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Kibble and a sister, Dorothy Parker. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M., Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, OH, with Pastor Craig Holler officiating. Burial will follow in the Coolville Cemetery. 
Visitation will be held at the funeral home Monday, from 5-7 P.M.