George Eric Hibbs

George, also known as Skip or Hibbsie, passed away on May 2, 2007.  George was born July 18, 1953 in Dayton Ohio.  Diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer on his 53rd birthday, George never lost the will to live and inspired his family and friends with his grace and courage through the course of his treatment.  George attended Miami University of Ohio, where he majored in history and was an active member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.  He loved music and concerts and especially enjoyed playing the trombone at certain fraternity events.  George graduated from the University of Cincinnati Law School in 1978, after which he joined the U.S. Army as an officer in the JAG corps, stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C.  As a JAG officer, he worked in criminal defense and had a successful career handling several high profile cases.  After his honorable discharge from the Army, where he attained the rank of Major, George moved to Atlanta and served as Assistant General Counsel and lobbyist for the State Bar of Georgia.  In 1991, George joined Morris Manning & Martin, where he practiced for 16 years and was a Partner.  George was a talented environmental lawyer and made friends all over the country in the course of his work.  While at MMM, George advised the firm on ethics decisions because of the great respect his colleagues had for his decision making and ethical standards.  George loved spending time with his sons Jack and Sam and often told his friends about how proud he was of the men they had become.  Always a gentleman, George was loved by his many friends for his quick wit, beautiful smile, openness to life, and belief that all people are worthy of his time and kindness.  Golf was his life-long love.  George's love of golf inspired his move to Ansley Park, where he was active in many neighborhood association activities.  He was a member of the Ansley Golf Club and once won his flight in the Member-Member Tournament.  In 2006, George was named the Most Improved Golfer at Ansley after quietly shaving his handicap to 4.  George loved racing cars and, though this love usually was reserved for the track, on occasion he enjoyed meeting several of Atlanta's Finest as a result of this passion.  George also loved playing tennis and drinking martinis and his youthful appearance would have inspired the envy of Dorian Gray.  George was married to Amy Feuss for 21 years, and she provided him with loving support to the end.  George will be missed and remain alive in the memories of those who loved him.  He is survived by Jack and Sam; Amy Feuss; his mother Martha Fox Hibbs of Kettering, Ohio; his dogs Willy, Wally, and Miles; and his dear friends.  George was especially appreciative of the loving support received from Morris, Manning & Martin.  In lieu of flowers, George requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or to Camp Sunshine in Decatur.