William Ronald "Bill" Coble (88) of Louisville

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Published on September 20 2022 7:50 am

William “Bill” Ronald Coble, 88, of Louisville passed away peacefully at 1:08 am Monday, September 19, 2022 at his home in rural Louisville.

He was born in Felt, Oklahoma to the late James T. and T. Corena Coble. He was united in marriage to Geraldine L. Orr May 4, 1958 at the Hoosier Prairie Baptist Church in Louisville, Illinois.  

Bill was a man of integrity and respect. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1952-1956. He operated the Coble’s Welding and Repair for 40 years.   He enjoyed going to all the sporting events.  But most of all his greatest joy was his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Geraldine; children Ronald, James, Debby Wilbanks, Tammy (Garold) Raney, Billy (Stephanie); 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren; two sisters and a brother; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in passing by his parents, sister, brother and son-in-law.

Funeral services honoring the life of Bill will be held at 1:30 pm, Thursday, September 22, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Louisville with Pastor Kelly Carruthers officiating. Burial will follow with military honors at Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the church where friends may call from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. The family requests donations in lieu of memorial flowers to be made to Clay County Cancer Crusaders, one of the many Veterans Charities or other charity of your choice. The McGriff Funeral Home in Louisville is entrusted with the care and arrangements. To sign the guestbook online or share a memory of Bill, please visit by clicking here