Official Obituary of
Gene Harlan Niblett
December 15, 1932 ~ July 17, 2018 (age 85) 85 Years Old
Gene Niblett Obituary
Mr. Gene Harlan Niblett, age 85, of Rome passed away Tuesday July 17, 2018 at his residence.
Mr. Niblett was born December 15, 1932, in Alexander City, Alabama, a son of the late Ted Niblett, and Ila Bell Whaley Niblett. He was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church, Oostanaula Masonic Lodge #113 F&AM, Sam Dixon Masonic Lodge #218, in Centre, Al, and Floyd Low 12 Club. Mr. Niblett was retied from Bell South after 29 years of service, a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean War. Mr. Niblett was a graduate of Rome High class of 1951, and played baseball for the Rome Hill Topper in 1951, he loved working with his scroll saw while doing wood work, and he collected baseball cards. Mr. Niblett was preceded in death by his son, Gary Wayne Niblett, Sept. 16, 1959 and a sister, Geraldine Niblett Tucker, Sept. 8, 2006.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Gerri Joyce Niblett, son David Harlan (Tricia) Niblett, Suwanee, Ga; daughter, Tammy Jane (Jeffrey) Niblett Richardson, Cedar Bluff; brother, Wayne (Pat) Niblett, Hawkinsville, GA; grandchildren, Katie Niblett Van Zant, Matthew Niblett, Jonathan Niblett, Brittany Richardson Little, Brooke Richardson, great grandchildren, C.J. Van Zant, Will Van Zant, Caroline Van Zant, James Niblett, Olivia Niblett, Evan McKinney, Wesley Niblett, and Savannah Little several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday July 20, 2018 at Good Shepherd Funeral Home Chapel with, Dr. Jerry Dudley, and Rev. Mark Cosby, officiating. Interment will follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens with Oostanaula Masonic Lodge #113 F&AM conducting Masonic graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Friday, at Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, GA. 30165.
Pallbearers include the following gentlemen and are asked to meet at the funeral home by 2:30 P.M. on Friday, Matthew Niblett, Jonathan Niblett, Cody Little, Chris Van Zant, Curt Tucker, and Chris Niblett.
Please visit our website, www.goodshepherdfh.net to post tributes, and view the DVD on life of Mr. Niblett.
Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Cemetery Details Oaknoll Memorial Garden Rome, GA Loading map Previous Events Visitation JUL 20. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET) Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home Chapel 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga Loading map Service JUL 20. 3:00 PM (ET) Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home Chapel 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga Loading map
Mr. Niblett was born December 15, 1932, in Alexander City, Alabama, a son of the late Ted Niblett, and Ila Bell Whaley Niblett. He was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church, Oostanaula Masonic Lodge #113 F&AM, Sam Dixon Masonic Lodge #218, in Centre, Al, and Floyd Low 12 Club. Mr. Niblett was retied from Bell South after 29 years of service, a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean War. Mr. Niblett was a graduate of Rome High class of 1951, and played baseball for the Rome Hill Topper in 1951, he loved working with his scroll saw while doing wood work, and he collected baseball cards. Mr. Niblett was preceded in death by his son, Gary Wayne Niblett, Sept. 16, 1959 and a sister, Geraldine Niblett Tucker, Sept. 8, 2006.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Gerri Joyce Niblett, son David Harlan (Tricia) Niblett, Suwanee, Ga; daughter, Tammy Jane (Jeffrey) Niblett Richardson, Cedar Bluff; brother, Wayne (Pat) Niblett, Hawkinsville, GA; grandchildren, Katie Niblett Van Zant, Matthew Niblett, Jonathan Niblett, Brittany Richardson Little, Brooke Richardson, great grandchildren, C.J. Van Zant, Will Van Zant, Caroline Van Zant, James Niblett, Olivia Niblett, Evan McKinney, Wesley Niblett, and Savannah Little several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday July 20, 2018 at Good Shepherd Funeral Home Chapel with, Dr. Jerry Dudley, and Rev. Mark Cosby, officiating. Interment will follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens with Oostanaula Masonic Lodge #113 F&AM conducting Masonic graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Friday, at Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, GA. 30165.
Pallbearers include the following gentlemen and are asked to meet at the funeral home by 2:30 P.M. on Friday, Matthew Niblett, Jonathan Niblett, Cody Little, Chris Van Zant, Curt Tucker, and Chris Niblett.
Please visit our website, www.goodshepherdfh.net to post tributes, and view the DVD on life of Mr. Niblett.
Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Cemetery Details Oaknoll Memorial Garden Rome, GA Loading map Previous Events Visitation JUL 20. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET) Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home Chapel 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga Loading map Service JUL 20. 3:00 PM (ET) Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home Chapel 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga Loading map
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