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William A. “Bill” Tolbert, 76, of Loogootee
William A. “Bill” Tolbert, 76, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away Friday,
February 28, 2025, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare in Jasper, Indiana,
surrounded by his family.
He was born on August 28, 1948, in Shoals, Indiana, to Jonnie and Nannie
(Jones) Tolbert.
Bill was a United States Army Veteran, serving in Vietnam and earning a
Bronze Medal for his efforts. He was a member of the Veteran of Foreign
Wars Post #9395 in Loogootee, Indiana. He was also a member of the
Christian Church in Shoals.
Bill married Leah (Thompson) in 1972, and
they were married for 52 years.
Bill worked at US GYPSUM for over 40 years until his retirement. He was
an avid bowler, playing in many leagues over those years. He also loved to
travel.
Bill was known for his clever wit and sense of humor, but also for his love of
IU basketball. Depending on the season, he could most often be found
watching the Reds, the Pacers, or the Colts. But no team could compare to
his beloved Indiana Hoosiers.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Jonnie and Nannie Tolbert, his son,
Lonnie “Billy” Tolbert, his siblings, Laura (Vince) Collins, Linda (Joe)
Mumma, and Bob (Kathy) Tolbert.
He is survived by his wife, Leah Tolbert, daughter, Jami (Jason) Bozeman,
grandchildren, Emma Bozeman, Crystal (Caden) Chandler, Brandon
(Paige) Tolbert, sisters, Debbie Hovis, Vicki (Lonnie) Shepard, Margaret
Wininger-Williams, and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 11:00 A.M at
Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee, Indiana. Visitation will be held
Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 9:00 A.M until the time of service at 11:00
A.M with Rev. Matt Sullivan to officiate. Burial and military rites will follow at
Goodwill Cemetery in Loogootee, Indiana.
Online condolences can be made at www.blakefuneralhomes.com
Blake Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bill Tolbert.