J. William (Bill) Sibbitt Jr.

Beloved Bloomington Native, Bill Sibbitt, Dies at 60 J. William (Bill) Sibbitt Jr. died in his home on Monday, December 15. He was 60 years old. Bill, or "Billy", as folks often called him, was a Bloomington boy, born at Bloomington Hospital, educated at Elm Heights Elementary, Binford Junior High and Bloomington High School. He graduated with a BA degree from Indiana University in 1978 where he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and IU Student Foundation. As a Phi Gam alumnus, he remained active, serving as its IU chapter advisor for several years. He was a member of the IU Men's Golf team. Throughout his life, Bill was an avid athlete and fan--little league pitcher and basketball guard for BHS' successful run to Indiana's semi-state in 1970. As a life-long golfer, he was a three year member of the BHS golf team and later coached the BHS South Golf team through three seasons. He also served as president of the Bloomington Country Club where he held a membership throughout his adult life. Bill's ties to Bloomington were deep. As an alumnus, he was a lifelong season ticket holder to IU varsity football and basketball games. He was a life member of the IU Alumni Association and the IU Varsity Club. Bill retired from his career as an investment broker with Hilliard Lyons in 2011. Beloved by all who knew him, Bill dedicated his life to his family and friends. He gave charitable support to the IU Foundation, the IU Varsity Club, the IU College of Arts and Sciences, Hoosiers Outrun Cancer, the Olcott Center for Cancer Education in the name of Dr. J.W. Sibbitt, the American Red Cross Monroe County Chapter, Girls Inc. of Monroe County, the Bloomington Parks and Recreation's Hook a Kid on Golf program and the Lloyd Olcott Endowment Fund for Youth Scholarships. Everyone who met Bill was drawn to his contagious smile and genuine warmth. He created a vast network of loving and devoted friends who cherished his kindness, compassion, outgoing personality and generous spirit. He always had time for rich conversations with his family and friends and always made each one feel special and loved. He was also a devoted dog lover. Bill is preceded in death by his father, Dr. J. W. Sibbitt, and his mother, Joan D. Sibbitt. He is survived by his sisters, Susie (Rick) of Sacramento, CA and Sally (Tom) of Plymouth, MN; four nieces, Joanie, Julie, Stephanie and Abby, and nephew Joe. Funeral services will be 2pm Sunday December 21, 2014 at the Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old State Road 37 in Bloomington. Visitation will be 5-8pm Saturday December 20, 2014 at the funeral home. Allen Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Friends can send condolences to www.allenfuneralhome.org

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J. William (Bill) Sibbitt Jr.

July 25, 1954 - December 15, 2014