Leland L. Hibbs

March 17, 1931 - June 18, 2019

Leland Leon Hibbs Leon Hibbs, age 88, of Grand Blanc Michigan, formally of Clearwater Beach, Florida, died peacefully surrounded by family June 18, 2019. He was born March 17, 1931 in Harrisburg, Illinois to Callie Mae Bennett Hibbs and James Freddie Hibbs. Leon graduated from Pontiac Central HS in 1949 and after, worked for GM until he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1951, where he met the love of his life Anne. They were married in 1952 in Yuma, AZ and remained married for 66 years. Leon was a member of the USMC tennis exhibition team during his time of service. After his discharge in 1954, he returned to General Motors holding various positions ending as Assistant Superintendent for the Pontiac Pressed Metal Plant, Pontiac, MI. He retired after 32 years in 1986. He was an avid tennis player, golfer and enjoyed traveling with his "sweetheart." He won numerous championships as Singles and Doubles champ in the Oakland County Open Tennis Tournament and was undefeated for 15 years in the double’s category. He was a member of Forest Lake Country Club, Bloomfield, Hills, MI and a member of the Sr. Traveling Tennis team for Shipwatch Tennis Club, Clearwater, FL. He is survived by his wife Anne McNally Hibbs, three children, Debra Henyon (Patrick), Darryl (Debi), and Darin (Jessica), as well as six Grandchildren, Kelsey Henyon Wargo (Josh), Katrina Hibbs Spry (Travis), Cody, Ben, Charlie, Lauren Hibbs, and four great-grandchildren, Audrey, and Wyatt Wargo, Brynlee, and Brycen Spry. He is predeceased by his brother James E. Hibbs A Veterans Memorial Service will be held at the Great Lakes National Cemetery, Grand Blanc, MI on June 26 for family only.