Celebrating the life of
Milton Stewart McKibben
January 02, 1920 - September 02, 2009
Milton Stewart McKibben
SAVANNAH - Milton Stewart McKibben, age 89, died Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Spanish Oaks Retreat and Hospice.
Mr. McKibben was a native of Tallapoosa, Georgia and grew up in Social Circle, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. W.S. McKibben and his brothers, Robert Perkins McKibben and Louis Sasser McKibben. He was a longtime resident of Durham, North Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia, and a resident of Savannah since 1988. He attended West Georgia College and graduated from the University of Georgia where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Mr. McKibben was a retired Commander in the United States Navy, retired Vice President from North Carolina Blue Cross and Blue Shield and more recently retired from Southbridge Realty. He was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, the Fellowship Sunday School Class, a charter member of the Tobacco Land Kiwanis Club in Durham, North Carolina and was a former member of the Savannah Golf Club.
He is survived by his wife, Valinda F. McKibben of Savannah, his son, Milton Stewart McKibben Jr. and wife Bonnie of Winston Salem, North Carolina; his daughter, Molly M. Howard and husband Jolly of Savannah, his grandchildren, William Stewart McKibben, Lauren Crowell McKibben, Frank Armstrong Howard and Jeff Stewart Howard.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at11:00 a.m. at Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service at the church, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Remembrances to the Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church Music Fund, 429 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31401 or Spanish Oaks Hospice, 8510 Whitefield Ave., Savannah, GA 31406.
Stewart McKibben was the perfect Southern Gentleman and I was honored to know him and have her as my dear friend. Mr & Mrs McKibben loved to visit the Clositer on Sea Island several times a year and it was always a pleasure to visit with them, laugh with them and share our lives. He will truly be missed but I will always know he had very loving children and a wonderful wife, my friend, who cherished him until his death. He is no longer suffering and certainly in a place where he is happy and at peace with no pain. With much love, Carol Adams Buddy Adams Sea Island Company Sea Island Ga 31561
- Carol Adams, st simons island, GA
I had the wonderful pleasure of working with Stewart at Southbridge Realty for several years. He was the epitome of a Southern gentleman. He was always gracious and kind and imparted his knowledge in real estate and in life to me on numerous occasions. Everyone always looked up to Stewart. I feel that I am truly blessed for knowing Stewart. Linda, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You! Sincerely, Janice Hoffman
- Janice Hoffman, Savannah, GA
Dear Mrs. McKibben & family, It was such a joy to get to know you both at Spanish Oaks. We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Stewart's death. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Julia will always remember you both and she will cherish the angel Christmas ornament you gave her. With deepest sympathy, Jerry, Jennifer, Josiah & Julia Fields family of Ruth Fields
- Jerry & Jennifer Fields, Savannah, GA
Molly, Our deepest sympathies go out to you, your mother and your entire family for your loss. Please know that you will all be in our hearts and prayers during this sad time. May God bless you. Love, The Swan Family
- Jenni Swan, Savannah, GA
Molly, We remember meeting your Father at your home, he was such a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Joanne and Bob Merritt
- Joanne & Robert Merritt, Savannah, GA
Molly, just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Roger Holden, Savannah, GA
My mom is a resident at Spanish Oaks. Stewart was such a gentleman in the true sense of the word. He dressed so nicely also and was thoughtful of the other residents. Sometimes he would push them in their wheelchairs. He will know the fullness of joy in the presence of the Lord as he has lived a good life.
- Sr. Mary Ann Lang, Savannah, GA
Dear Linda and Molly: Stewart was one of the kindest, sweetest men who ever walked, and I am truly saddened by his passing. I thank God he had the two of you and the rest of the family to make his final years good ones. Love, Michael
- Michael Usry, Atlanta, GA
Dear Mrs. McKibben, Molly and family, All of us are thinking of you, especially at this time. It was a pleasure that our paths crossed with Mr. McKibben. Sincerely, Houston Vissage on behalf of Your Sea Island family at The Cloister
- Houston Vissage, Sea Island, GA
Many fond memories come to mind of Stewart McKibben and his lovely bride walking the streets together of downtown Savannah and stopping in at their daughter's firm throughout the 90's. You are a lovely family, and I am very sorry for your loss. Deanna
- Deanna Van Hersh, Wichita, KS
Stewart McKibben was the perfect Southern Gentleman and I was honored to know him and have her as my dear friend. Mr & Mrs McKibben loved to visit the Clositer on Sea Island several times a year and it was always a pleasure to visit with them, laugh with them and share our lives. He will truly be missed but I will always know he had very loving children and a wonderful wife, my friend, who cherished him until his death. He is no longer suffering and certainly in a place where he is happy and at peace with no pain. With much love, Carol Adams Buddy Adams Sea Island Company Sea Island Ga 31561
- Carol Adams, st simons island, GA
I had the wonderful pleasure of working with Stewart at Southbridge Realty for several years. He was the epitome of a Southern gentleman. He was always gracious and kind and imparted his knowledge in real estate and in life to me on numerous occasions. Everyone always looked up to Stewart. I feel that I am truly blessed for knowing Stewart. Linda, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You! Sincerely, Janice Hoffman
- Janice Hoffman, Savannah, GA
Dear Mrs. McKibben & family, It was such a joy to get to know you both at Spanish Oaks. We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Stewart's death. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Julia will always remember you both and she will cherish the angel Christmas ornament you gave her. With deepest sympathy, Jerry, Jennifer, Josiah & Julia Fields family of Ruth Fields
- Jerry & Jennifer Fields, Savannah, GA
Molly, Our deepest sympathies go out to you, your mother and your entire family for your loss. Please know that you will all be in our hearts and prayers during this sad time. May God bless you. Love, The Swan Family
- Jenni Swan, Savannah, GA
Molly, We remember meeting your Father at your home, he was such a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Joanne and Bob Merritt
- Joanne & Robert Merritt, Savannah, GA
Molly, just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Roger Holden, Savannah, GA
My mom is a resident at Spanish Oaks. Stewart was such a gentleman in the true sense of the word. He dressed so nicely also and was thoughtful of the other residents. Sometimes he would push them in their wheelchairs. He will know the fullness of joy in the presence of the Lord as he has lived a good life.
- Sr. Mary Ann Lang, Savannah, GA
Dear Linda and Molly: Stewart was one of the kindest, sweetest men who ever walked, and I am truly saddened by his passing. I thank God he had the two of you and the rest of the family to make his final years good ones. Love, Michael
- Michael Usry, Atlanta, GA
Dear Mrs. McKibben, Molly and family, All of us are thinking of you, especially at this time. It was a pleasure that our paths crossed with Mr. McKibben. Sincerely, Houston Vissage on behalf of Your Sea Island family at The Cloister
- Houston Vissage, Sea Island, GA
Many fond memories come to mind of Stewart McKibben and his lovely bride walking the streets together of downtown Savannah and stopping in at their daughter's firm throughout the 90's. You are a lovely family, and I am very sorry for your loss. Deanna
- Deanna Van Hersh, Wichita, KS
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
