Gary S. Hibbard, 62, of Melbourne, FL, formerly of Merritt Island, FL, passed away on August 4, 2014 at home. Gary was born in Jellicoe, TN on Jun 10, 1952 to COL (USA RET) Charles Hibbard and Pruda Reed Hibbard. He grew up on Merritt Island and graduated from Merritt Island High School and Jacksonville University with a degree in marine biology. Gary loved all marine life and enjoyed sharing his knowledge of it. He was a lifelong, avid fisherman and metal detectorist. Gary was predeceased by his parents and his sister and brother-in-law Cathy and Michael Cummings. He is survived by his brothers COL (USA RET) Ronald D. Hibbard and his wife Sharon of Berlin, MD, Robert S. Hibbard and his wife Becky of Quitman, TX, nieces Angela M. Hartley and Mary E. Kato, nephew CPT Ronald D. Hibbard, Jr., great-nieces Allyson S. Hibbard and Madelyn S. Hibbard, and a special great-nephew Kyle Kato. He is also survived by his many fishing buddies, friends, and associates at the Cocoa Beach Pier. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to MSRI (Marine Science Research Institute), Jacksonville University, 2800 University Boulevard North, Jacksonville, FL 32211. Condolences may be offered at www.davisseawinds.com.