Lester Tibbs of Columbus, Ohio lost his battle with COVID at the age of 77 on November 12. Lester James Tibbs, 77, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at Berger Hospital in Circleville, Ohio, on November 12, 2022. Lester was born in Middletown, Ohio on 11/21/1944. He was the son of the late Jesse Tibbs and Edna (Allen) Tibbs. He was preceded in death by his parents and several of his brothers and sisters: Marvin, Orville, and Victor Tibbs, and Martha and Wanda Powell, Eula Norman, and Cynthia Chaffin. He is survived by his immediate family: his daughter, Johanna Quinn, his son-in-law, Patrick Quinn, granddaughter, Madison (Maddie) Quinn, grandson, Eli Quinn, and great grandson, Xavier Quinn. He is also survived by his two sisters, Mary Lou McCollister, and Kathy (Richard) Miller plus many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Lester graduated from Northwest High School in 1963 in Lucasville, Ohio. He loved family, fishing, hunting, dogs, his church, good food, and cross word puzzles. He could be seen carrying a cross word puzzle book with him nearly everywhere he went. He was loving, kind, thoughtful, and would do anything he could for anyone who needed help. He was very proud of his daughter, Johanna, and her whole family. Lester's smile, laughter, and personality will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Previous Events Memorial Service DEC 17. 1:00 PM (ET) Liberty Baptist Church