DeWayne Eugene Tibbs, age 63, of Caddo Valley, passed from this life on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock.  He was born July 29, 1960, in Camden, the son of Keith Elsworth and JoAnn Nutt Tibbs. DeWayne was a retired English teacher having taught at Emmett, Gurdon and Hope High Schools.  He was a member of Second Baptist Church of Arkadelphia.  DeWayne enjoyed traveling, reading, watching action movies and most of all spending time with his family.  He was preceded in death by his mother, JoAnn Nutt Tibbs.

Survivors are his father, Keith Elsworth Tibbs of Mabelvale, his wife, Hayley Sullivan Tibbs of Caddo Valley, one son, Benjamin Eli Tibbs of Caddo Valley, one daughter, Lily Grace Tibbs of Caddo Valley, one brother, Russell Tibbs (Kay) of Midlothian, VA, two sisters, Darla Knight (Greg) of Mabelvale and Diane Darbonne (Alton) of Benton.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, May 13, 2024, at Welch Funeral Home with Pastor Louie Heard officiating.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM Monday until service time at the funeral home.

Interment will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Spotts Cemetery at Poughkeepsie.

Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 815 S. 11th St., Arkadelphia, AR 71923.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.