Roy Edward Kibbe, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on July 23, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, leaving behind a legacy of love, joy, and cherished memories. He was born on August 21, 1950, in Amarillo.

During his early years, Roy attended Arnett Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1969. He lived in various places throughout his life, including Arnett, Oklahoma, Woodward, Oklahoma, and finally settling in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

In 2010, Roy found the love of his life when he married Laura Shirlene Stucker in a beautiful ceremony at Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Together, they formed a loving and blended family, embracing each other's children as their own. Roy was a proud and devoted father to his daughter Candice and son Shawn. He also welcomed step-daughter Tanna and step-son Bobby into his heart with open arms.

Roy's career journey led him to work as a pumper in the field and driving trucks, where he was known for his strong work ethic and dedication. Beyond his professional pursuits, Roy had a passion for day trading in the stock market, indulging in straw bale gardening, and finding peace while fishing at the lake. He also found joy in watching Western movies, which transported him to the wild frontiers of the Old West.

In his earlier years, Roy was an active member of the Christian Church, where he found solace and community. His faith played a significant role in shaping the kind and compassionate person he was.

Roy Edward Kibbe will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends, who will forever cherish the memories they shared with him. His kind and generous spirit, along with his sense of humor, brought joy to those around him. May he rest in eternal peace, knowing that his legacy of love and laughter will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Roy is preceded in death by his grandparents Walter and Eva Kibbe, aunt and uncle Bernice and Cecil McGuire, aunt and uncle Betty and Orval Kibbe, uncle Jim Jones, nephew Greg Kibbe, and cousin Randy Kibbe

He is survived by his wife of the home Laura Kibbe; son Shawn Kibbe of Oklahoma City, OK; daughter Candice Kibbe of Denver Colorado; father Paul and stepmother Martha Kibbe of Arnett, OK; brothers Rick and wife Ladena Kibbe of Catoosa, OK, Larry and Karla Kibbe of Weatherford, OK, and Tony Kibbe of Arnett, OK; step children Tanna Miller of Mountain Home, AR and Bobby Scott of Fayetteville, NC; mother-in-law Leona Stump; seven step-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends

The family would like to thank the Baxter Medical Center in Mountain Home, AR and to Hospice of the Ozarks for their kindness and compassion during their time of need.

Forever in our hearts, may Roy's soul find eternal serenity.

Memorials may be made to:

OMRF - Cancer Research

C/O Shaw Funeral Home

P.O. Box 276, Vici, OK 73859.