He was a retired School Superintendent and a Methodist. He was a graduate of Dewitt High School, obtained his Bachelor's Degree from Arkansas State University and his Master's Degree from Ole Miss. Bobby Joe enjoyed hunting where he was a longtime member of Dewitt-St. Charles Hunting Club. He also enjoyed fishing, watching football and baseball and loved his New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Elizabeth Ann Brawner Hibbard "Betty".
He is survived by two sons, Jody Alan Hibbard and wife Susan of Star City and Jeffery Adam Hibbard of Broken Arrow, OK; a step-daughter, Susan E. Davis Ferrell and husband Christopher of Jacksonville, FL; five grandchildren, Jonathan Hibbard, Jake Hibbard, Jared Hibbard (Allie Hill) all of Star City, Chloe Crum and Levon Davis of Jacksonville, FL; and a great-grandson, Hudson Christopher Hibbard.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Dewitt Cemetery in Dewitt, AR. There will be a visitation from 10:30-11:00 a.m. preceding the graveside service at the cemetery. You can sign Bobby Joe's guestbook registry on this page.
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Mike Shue
Star City, AR Sunday, March 31, 2024 Bobby Joe was a joy to work for. Very intelligent, quick wit, gave great advice and very supportive. Always calm, and never over reacted! A great boss!!Kay Binder
Round Rock, TX Friday, March 29, 2024 Our deepest sympathy to Bobby Joe’s family from his cousins in Texas.Kay Binder
Round Rock, TX Friday, March 29, 2024 Our deepest sympathy to Bobby Joe’s family from his cousins in Texas.Buddy Noble
DeWitt, AR Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Praying for the family.Shelley Burr
Star City, AR Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Prayers for peace ,comfort for his family and friends.Melissa Dawn Robertson
Star City, AR Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Prayers for comfort and peace for family and friends.Aaliyah Davidson
Warren, AR Tuesday, March 26, 2024 To know Mr. Hibbard was to love him. He always gave great advice. Rest in love.Barry Davis
Monticello, AR Monday, March 25, 2024 Mr Bobby Joe was a great man and a great member of Monticello Country Club. We will miss him dearly.! RIP our friend!!!Sonie Carter Turner
Almyra, AR Monday, March 25, 2024 Special school friends .Enjoyed seeing him at our last high school get together. Such a great person.Will be missed.RITA D. JACKSON
STAR CITY, AR Monday, March 25, 2024 I am so very sorry to hear of Bobby Joe passing on.