James Fletcher Bibbs

1854~1942

James Fletcher Bibbs, 88, died Friday morning, February 6 at his home near Marmaduke. A native of Carroll County, Tennessee, Mr. Bibbs had been a resident of Arkansas most of his life.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, burial following in Hartsoe Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Annie Bibbs; two daughters, Mrs. Luther White of near Paragould and Mrs. Love Kinman of Trumann; five sons, Jake Bibbs of near Marmaduke, John Bibbs of Trumann, Arthur Bibbs of Trumann, Earl Bibbs of Monette, Earvy Bibbs of near Marmaduke; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Wright of Cardwell and Mrs. Bill Harris of Monette; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His grand-daughters were flower girls.

Mr. Bibbs was preceded in death by his first wife Martha Angeline Howton/Bibbs and two sons; Albert and Robert Luther Curtis Bibbs.