Charles Richard Sibley

Charles Richard Sibley

Charles Sibley Obituary

Visit the Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home - Plainfield website to view the full obituary.

Charles Richard Sibley, 82, of Plainfield, passed away on November 25, 2024. He was born on January 13, 1942 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Charles Robert Sibley and Dorothy June (Dieckman) Sibley. Charles graduated from Wiley High school in Terre Haute, later attending Indiana State University also in Terre Haute and Indiana University in Bloomington. Charles also honorably served his country in the United States National Guard. He married Jo Etta Garvin in 1965 and remained happily married until the time of his passing. Charles worked in railroad supervision for 37 years with New York Central, Penn Central and Conrail. He loved hunting, fishing, boating, riding motorcycles and loved his dog, Molly. There will be no calling or services. Survivors include his loving wife, Jo Sibley; daughter, Meredith Anne Sibley; grandchild, Jordan Genea Sibley; sister, Nancy Elliott; nieces and nephews of Houston, Texas, Elizabeth Murski, Jennifer Barrett, Rob Elliott and Paul Elliott. Arrangements by Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home - Plainfield

106 Shaw St., Plainfield, IN 46168

Make a Donation
in Charles Sibley's name

How to support Charles's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Charles Sibley's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more