William "Bill" Everett McKibben

July 7, 1923 - February 17, 2017

William "Bill" Everett McKibben, 93, of Newcomerstown died Friday, February 17, 2017 at Community Hospice House. He was born July 7, 1923 to the late J. Allen and Melva (Luyster) McKibben. He graduated from Freeport High School. He served in the Army Air Core during World War II in the China Burma India Theatre (CBI). On July 7, 1943 he married Marguerita L. (Stewart) McKibben and they shared 72 years of marriage before her passing in November, 2015. He worked for Meadow Gold Dairy as a milkman for several years. He retired from General Tire in Newcomerstown in 1987. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of Newcomerstown. He was a member of the Swinging Square Dance Club and enjoyed traveling after he retired. He also enjoyed working on crossword puzzles, watching Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, Old Westerns and his Cleveland Indians. He is survived by his children, Michael J. (Joann) McKibben of Newcomerstown, William B. (Cindy) McKibben of Madison, Oh., Julie L. McKibben of Newcomerstown; a special granddaughter Sara (Nate) Stein, as well as nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Dean (Shirley) McKibben of Keyport, Washington. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Addy Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Marlatt officiating. The burial will follow at West Lawn Cemetery. A visitation will held one hour prior to the service on Monday, February 20, 2017 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM at the Addy Funeral Home. The family would like to thank Community Hospice House for their excellent care they gave Bill. Online condolences may be made at www.addyfuneralhome.com The Addy Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bill McKibben.