MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR DR. GUY L. BIBBS, JR.
WHEREAS, God in His Infinite Wisdom has called Dr. Guy L. Bibbs, Jr., a most beloved man of God, son, husband, father, grandfather, colleague and good citizen to his timeless reward on Wednesday, June 7, 2021; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of Dr. Bibbs, Jr.'s passing by the Honorable Carrie M. Austin, Alderman ofthe 34th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Guy Bibbs, Jr. was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on February 27, 1948 to the union of Guy L. Bibbs, Sr. and Roena Anderson, both preceding him in death. Guy Jr.,. affectionately called "Big Guy" by family and friends, learned the virtues of hard work and honesty very young. He attended Manual H.S. in Peoria, Illinois, graduated from Bradley University receiving a Bachelor's of Fine Arts and received a doctorate from University of Illinois College of Dentistry with a focus in orthodontic medicine leading to practice dentistry for a span of 40 years. His family practice outreach included treatment across multiple generations of family; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Guy married his third-grade-first-love Dr. Lona C. Bibbs. The union was blessed with a daughter and son, Dr. Lona D. Bibbs-Walker and Guy L. Bibbs III, respectively. The family was further graced with grandchildren: Jordan Lee, Guy Jason, Guy Mason, Jackson Lee, and Guy Bryson; and
WHEREAS, Guy Jr. was a member of Apostolic Church of God under the leadership of Dr. Byron T. Brazier and former member of Life Center Church under Pastor T.L. Barrett. Each church home and family afforded his covering for his home, family and all things fine; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Guy's impeccable professional acumens include memberships in the American Dental Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, Lincoln Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society—Kenwood Hyde Park Branch—having served as a past president, lifetime member of University of Illinois Alumni Association, Donor of University of Illinois a...
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