May 15, 1929 – April 21, 2024
William “Bill” Tolbert, Jr., 94, of Oolitic, passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
He was born in Lawrence County on May 15, 1929, to William “Willie” Tolbert and Laura (White) Tolbert. Bill married Barbara (Winchman) Tolbert, who preceded him in death.
Bill retired from Marsh Supermarket in Indianapolis as a meat cutter. He also previously worked in insurance sales at Lehigh in Mitchell, Carpenter’s Bus Company in Mitchell, and the Lawrence County Highway Department.
Survivors include his companion, Sara Harp of Oolitic, and his children, Cindy Morrison of Bedford, Cecilia Whittmann of Lexington, Kentucky, Marian Tolbert of Indianapolis, William “Tony” Tolbert III, and wife Randi of Indianapolis, and Sarah Tolbert of Indianapolis, one sister, Bertha Buckley of Bedford, seven grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Barbara Tolbert, one daughter, Cheryl Tolbert; five brothers, Oliver Tolbert, James Tolbert, Roy Tolbert in infancy, Robert Tolbert in infancy, Opal Tolbert in infancy, two sisters, Olive Bex and Grace Bridges.
Memorial services will be held at Englewood Baptist Church on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Noon, with Pastor Stephen Carter officiating. In place of flowers, donations may be made to Lincoln Elementary School, Greenthumb project in Bill’s honor, Lincoln Elementary, 2014 F Street, Bedford, Indiana 47421, attention, Angie.
Cresthaven Funeral Home is entrusted with his care; condolences may be made at www.cresthavenfh.com.
