Eugene Dibble Obituary

I am thinking about the newspaper covered dining room table full of wonderful steamed crabs, saltines, hot sauce with amazing family and friends eating away. It has never gotten any better!.
Ann

To the Dibble family . . . I am the grandson of James A. and Beulah Johnson, neighbors of the Dibbles in Tuskegee. Eugene and I went to school together while Rochon was at UNC. Our condolences.

Lillian P. Tynes, wife of the late Morris H. Tynes, and daughter, Morrisine Tynes Irving, remember Gene with love and affection. He truly was 'larger than life', a unique person, with a caring heart. Gene was enterprising, dynamic, but always 'down to earth', and fun to be around. Morris and Gene were true friends...like brothers...and the good memories abound. Our deepest sympathies to his loving wife, Jeannette, and the entire Dibble family. Gene's wonderful legacy will live on through his beautiful, and gifted, children and grandchildren, and through all the lives he touched.

Phil & I offer prayers and condolences to the Dibble family as they begin the process of missing 'Uncle' Gene, the amazing patriarch of an amazing family. He will be missed by so many people, but I'm sure my late father, Morris Tynes, along with Mahalia Jackson and her husband Galloway, will be excited to see their old friend come through those gates, so they can pick up where they left off, sitting around the old garage, telling jokes & talking loud. Lives well lived! 'Aunt' Jeanette is the crown Gene wore, the adult kids & grandchildren are the treasures he leaves. We celebrate the good memories of your husband, dad, and grand-father, and we bless the Dibble family in the Name of JESUS throughout the generations to come. {{{hugs}}} Lill & Phil Perry

Dear The Dibble Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I am certain that our father (and husband) greeted his old Chicago friend with a smile and a big hug as your husband, father and grandfather passed through the pearly gates.

With love,
The Wilsons
Velma, Ginger and Kelly

Condolences from the Chi-Met Family.

To the Dibble family, Not only was Big Gene large in stature, he was larger than life. Take comfort in the fact that he lived a good life and had a profound effect on so many people, and was truly well loved. He'll be smiling down on you all from Heaven this Father's Day! Gene Wood

I will always treasure the memories and good times I had with him and the entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

James W. Polk

May you find comfort in remembering your beloved father this Father's Day, and every day.

Mrs. Dibble, Chyla,Chloe,VJ and the entire family. Your West Coast family friends has you covered in prayer! Love never ends. May your hearts feel the Peace that passes all understanding today and in the days to come. Regina and Jade Martin. Jessica and Reuben Shandy , and Georgia (Toots) Scott

Always a good time when the Chicago Dibbles pulled up on Bibb St with Big Gene behind the RV wheel! Great childhood memories of those times. Big Gene lived a big life and as he takes his well deserved rest, may you all be comforted by the many memories of a life well lived.

Sending heartfelt sympathy during this time to the Dibble family. Chicago has lost a great institution not only the African American community, but for the City as a whole. Andrew, Kelly and girls, we continue to lift you up in prayer. God IS.

Very heartfelt condolences to the family...Big Gene was always a joy to be with, and I wish every comfort to his family in this time of his passing.. God bless you and keep you.
Tommy Calhoun, Jr.

My sincere condolences to the Dibble family. I have tremendous respect for Mr. Dibble over many years dating back to boarding school and later through college. His gregarious personally will always resonate with me. To all the kids, remembrance of your father will always be your greatest gift! He gave all of you a tremendous legacy!
Sidney (Skip) Evans

To the Dibble's condolences to all of you.I grew up with all of you in Madison Park,and your dad was always family to us all.Fond memories Darian J Williams

Rest in peace old friend. We were thru a lot together. God bless you
.Jenette, Clarice and the rest of the Family.

Mr.Dibble was my father,Joseph Martin, stock broker many years ago.As a child I just knew that he was a nice man and in later years I respected him and his family.I met Andrew at a Lab School function and later at Union Pier.You had a great dad-from the generation when fathers were always men to be respected. He will be missed by many.

Dear Jeanette and family members,

We feel fortunate to have such wonderful memories to help to fill the void we now feel with Gene's passing. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Rosecrain and Ann Collins

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Eugene IV, Andrew, and Hillary, please accept and pass on my condolences to your entire family. My prayers are with your family.

Gene and I grew up together in Tuskegee, Alabama, through grade school and college and remained friends from that time on. He will truly be missed by friends and family.
Mark Moore

Eugene was an old an dear friend, as was hi family. He will be missed by his family and old friends.

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family, friends and prayer (Psalm 65:2) during this difficult time.