Ibrahim F. Dib

Ibrahim F. Dib, 93, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2026.

Born in Lebanon on November 11, 1932, Ibrahim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a successful entrepreneur, a man of deep Christian faith, and attended St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Above all, he cherished his family and the many friendships he built throughout his life.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Jamal Dib; his children, Fadlo Dib (Doris), Georges Dib (Bertina), Elias Dib (Victoria), Samar Saikali (Elie), and Soha Saikali (Salah); 13 grandchildren, Sirena, Tatiana, Jessica, Jonathan, Azar, Sussan, Leila, George, Ebrahim, Patrick, Daniela, Maria, and Josephine; and three great-grandchildren, Christopher, Olivier, and Luca. He is also survived by his siblings, George Dib, Mary Alam, Najwa Murad, Layla Saikali, and Ibtisam Nassif, along with many extended family members.

In addition to his parents, Ibrahim was preceded in death by his siblings, Nakhle Dib, Youssef Dib, Adma Rahhal, Wadia Hayfa, Nouhad Makhoul, and Teresa Frances.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 100 Polo Road, Columbia, with Father Sandy McDonald officiating. Visitation will be held at the church prior to the service from 12:00 noon until 1:30 p.m. Final commendation and farewell prayers will be said at the Elmwood Cemetery following the funeral mass. Milton Shealy Funeral Home, Batesburg-Leesville Chapel, is assisting the family.