Neal

Hibdon

Neal Hibdon, 74, of Blanchard, died, Friday, October 7, 2016, at his home. The son of Clarence Eldred Hibdon and Minnie Estella (Duggins) Hibdon, he was born January 17, 1942, in Oklahoma City.

Neal married Sally Maye Cunningham on February 5, 1968, in Gainesville, Texas. Neal was a strong business man and he, his wife, and two oldest sons, Wayne and David, started selling tires out of their garage in Oklahoma City. Eventually his hard work allowed him to be the founder of Hibdon Tire Centers, opening the first store in 1973.

Neal was also a lifetime member of Mensa since 1985. He also enjoyed long distance bicycle rides, being out in nature, reading up on vitamins and health, and painting. Neal was a strong Republican who could spend hours discussing and debating politics.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, David Hibdon and Wayne Hibdon; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Hibdon; and a grandson, Brandon Hibdon.

Neal is survived by his wife, Sally Hibdon of Blanchard; two daughters, Sheila Boswell and husband, Vince, of Moore, and Twyla Conder and husband, Nathan, of Edmond; three sons, Curtis Hibdon and wife, Lisa, of Chouteau, John Hibdon and wife, Teresa, of Blanchard; and Randall Baker and wife, Kelly, of Oklahoma City; 26 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one brother, Ray Hibdon and his family, of Newcastle; a special nephew, Ronnie Ross of McLoud; and many other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, October 10, 2016, at the funeral home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel in Blanchard. Burial will follow in the Blanchard Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.