Havana, IL - William J. "Junior" Hibbetts, 83, of 16550 CR 1850 N., Havana, IL passed away at 9:30 am Monday, March 26, 2007 at the Havana Healthcare Center. He was born Oct. 19, 1923 in Crane Creek Twp., Mason County the son of Arthur and Eunice Davenport Hibbetts.

Mr. Hibbetts worked as a farm laborer for many years.

He is survived by three sons, Tim (Janele) Hibbetts, Julius Hibbetts and John Hibbetts all of Havana; three daughters, Charity Staton of Havana, Cindy (John) Havens of Lewistown, IL and Suzanne Wise of Havana, one step-son, William Wilson of Havana and one step-daughter, JoAnn Wilson of Peoria. Also surviving are twelve grandchildren and one brother, Harry (Mae) Hibbetts of Inverness, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wed. March 28, 2007 at the Bethel Cemetery rural Chandlerville, IL. Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.