Lee Roy “Mike” Tibbett, Jr.
February 8, 1934 - October 5, 2019
Lee Roy Tibbett, Jr. “Mike”, age 85, of Clayton, DE, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Born in Newark, DE, on February 8, 1934, he was a son of the late Elsie G. (King) and Lee Roy Tibbett, Sr. Mike spent most of his childhood in Marshallton.
Mike was a very hard-working man who successfully built and operated a family business, Mike’s Glass Service, Inc., for over 54 years.
Starting at a young age, his love for horses grew into a lifelong passion. Mike enjoyed listening to all kinds of music, especially country and blue grass.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters. Mike is survived by his children: Mary T. Casper (Peter), Lee R. Tibbett, III “Mike” (Virginia), Gustave A. Tibbett, Debora L. Roberson (Tom), and Sherrie J. McCracken (Ralph); many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. A second visitation will be held the following morning, Friday, October 11, 2019 at 10 am at the funeral home, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 200 Continental Drive, Ste. 101, Newark, DE 19713.
Josie mirowski
God bless your family at this sad time. Prayers and kind words from the Mirowski family.
Beth DeLong
May God’s love give you all, comfort and strength during this most difficult time. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. He was such a joy to be around. I always loved to hear him laugh, he had his very own special laugh. Mike will be dearly missed by all that knew him. I know I will miss him. Sending you all a Big Hug.
Thomas Boyer
Mike was a great help to me as a young man while working for him at the glass shop. I also was proud to be part of the service station. As a boy with no father figure in my life his work ethics has stuck with me he will remain in my thoughts
Tom Boyer
Linda Castelow
Mary and family,
Mark and I are very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Diane Phillips (Murphy)
Mary, I was saddened to read of the passing of your dad. He was a wonderful man who I was always fond of. Please know I will keep you and the entire Tibbett family in my prayers. Diane
Ed Fie
always a good friend and willing to help,
curtis burnett
Mike was always there to help. Always shot you a straight arrow. Don’t find any men like Mike any more.
God bless the family.
Joyce A Greene
My dear friend Sherrie, I am so sorry for the loss of your precious dad. My thoughts are with you.
Nancy and Carl Lynam
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your father. We will always remember his laugh, words of wisdom and love of country music.
Michael reese
Mike I knew you since I was 17 years old. South market st. I grew up on with the business. I gave you the deals nobody could refuse. Painting the red Van’s for you should have been twice what I charged you. But you always put a smile on my face when you had no problem getting the business I did paid for.
Donna Anthony Knight
Debbie, so sorry to hear of your father’s recent passing. Hugs & prayers to you. I understand how hard it is… I lost my Dad 2 years ago.
Donna Anthony Knight