Thomas Lee Libby
Lewis & Gillum Funeral Homes
202 Maple Ave., Oak Hill, Ohio 45656
(p) 740-682-6696 (f) 740-682-7862
Thomas Lee "Tom" Libby was born in Milton Township, Ohio to the late Ernest and Vivian Libby on December 18, 1942. He departed life on July 26, 2023, at 2:50 A.M. at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
As a child he attended Milton Elementary School and graduated from Wellston High School in 1960. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1961-1965. While attending an Oak Hill High School football game, he met Bonnie Jean Hale who became his wife of 54 years. They were married in 1968. The couple established their home in Oak Hill, Ohio and had two children Debra and Gregory.
Tom was a member of Trinity Wesleyan Church in Oak Hill. Over the years he served as a Sunday school teacher, board member, and choir member. He worked at Grant Trucking as a mechanic and a driver. In 2004, he retired from Davis Trucking. After retirement, he enjoyed his morning coffee at A&A Truck Stop with good friends.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Libby of Oak Hill, Ohio; his daughter, Debra (Patrick) Kranz of Incline Village, Nevada; his son, Gregory (Danielle) Libby of Jackson, Ohio; his brothers, Melvin (Martha Jane) Libby of Hamden, Ohio and William (Kay) Libby of Wellston, Ohio; his sisters-in-law, Betty Libby of Wellston, Ohio and Judi Woodruff of Oak Hill, Ohio; brother-in-law, William (Judy) Ramsey of Oak Hill, Ohio; five grandchildren: Nathan Libby, Luke Libby, Jessie Libby, Corinne Kranz, and Olivia Kranz; as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Libby; sister-in-law, Pamela Ramsey; and brother-in-law, Terry Woodruff.
Calling hours will be held at the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home of Oak Hill on Saturday July 29th from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Funeral services will follow beginning at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Kevin Terry officiating. Burial will follow at C.M. Cemetery in Oak Hill. Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillum.com.