Obituary of William Wyatt Bibb

October 3, 1954-February 15, 2014 CHAPEL HILL William Wyatt Bibb, 59, died Saturday February 15, 2014 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. He was born in Atlanta Georgia on October 3, 1954 to Barbara Nettles-Carlson and the lateTisdale Wyatt Bibb. His early childhood was spent in Pensacola FL and Brigham City, UT before moving with his family to Chapel Hill in 1964. He graduated from Chapel Hill High School in 1972 and later attended Mars Hill College. As a young adult he worked jobs in construction, surveying, bicycle repair, retail, and food service. Club Nova Community in Carrboro was his home away from home for many years. Wyatt faced major mental and physical health challenges with courage and perseverance. His schizoaffective disorder did not curb his curiosity or his love of travel, music and art. He just kept on going, until his heart and lungs gave out. Playing banjo and piano(especially his favorite Bach partita), camping out in the mountains, exploring local country roads by bike, motorcycle or car brought him joy. His warm heart, wide ranging intellect, and love of all things beautiful are what will be remembered. Wyatt was a loving son, brother, nephew, and especially cherished being an uncle, and great-uncle. Survivors are his mother Barbara and stepfather Curtis McLaughlin of Chapel Hill; sister Viki Bibb Lee(Roddy); niece Kristin Carlson Lee and grandniece Scarlett Victoria Bermudez of Asheville; niece Chelsea Lee Smith (Zafar) and grand nephews Zorion and Zavian, of Brisbane Australia; stepsiblings Trish McLaughlin (Paul van Son), Gwenn McLaughlin (Doug Feltman), Lianne McLaughlin (Larry Daughtridge); Craig McLaughlin and their families. Also surviving are aunts Vicky Nettles Eby and Margaret Nettles O'Reilly and cousins Brian and Eric Nelson, Andy and Steve O'Reilly and their families. He was predeceased by his brothers, Alan Curtis Bibb and David Bruce Bibb. A graveside service for family and friends will be held at 11 am Saturday February 22 at the Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery on Legion Rd, with The Rev. Dale Osborne officiating. Following the burial service there will be a reception at Club Nova Community, located at 103 West Main Street, just beyond Wendy's in Carrboro. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to Club Nova Community, Inc, 103 West Main Street Carrboro, NC 27510, or to NAMI-NC, 309 W. Millbrook Rd., Suite 121, Raleigh, NC 27609