William “Bill” A. Tomb III, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born March 25, 1941 in Williamsport, PA to the late to the late Louise Tomb and William A. Tomb Jr. He was a proficient athlete growing up and attended University of Wisconsin and Western Michigan Universities on sports scholarships in basketball and baseball respectively. Post graduation, Bill signed with the Minnesota Twins playing minor league baseball for four years. His love for sports continued as he coached Little League and Babe Ruth baseball for several years. He was a small business owner running Carpet World and Leisure Hut up until his retirement. He spent his golden years in loving companionship with his wife, Judith Ann Aalbregtse Tomb and two dogs, Peanut and Chloe.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Darryl Tomb.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judith; and three kids, Bob William Tomb (Becky), Teresa Louise Tomb, and Scott Joseph Tomb (Sherri). Bill was well known for his wit, and love of his grandkids: Ava, Alex, Ella and Austin.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 720 Ford Avenue, Owensboro. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time in the parish hall at the church. James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club, 3415 Buckland Square, Owensboro, KY 42301.