Bill worked hard to accomplish his goals in life in being a loving husband, devoted father and proud grandfather. He was a master teacher opening up many young minds to the wonder of science and nature. Beyond his family, Bill loved fossils, plants, the red Georgia clay, our Camp-Fire House, crushed ice and shopping for bargains.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Sharon Crosby, children, Elizabeth Townsend and Karen Toohey (Terry Sr.), grandchildren, Terry Toohey Jr., and Crysta Toohey. Siblings, Bobbie Jean Beale (Sonny) and Sondra Kay Martin (Billy), sisters- in- law, Teresa Sanders (Joe) and Lisa Martin (Mike), family friend, David Stokes. Bill is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, family and neighbors.
A funeral service to celebrate Bill’s life will be conducted at 10 am, Saturday, August 23, 2014 in the chapel of Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Rd. with interment to follow at Cave Hill Cemetery. Guests are invited to attend a visitation from 2-8 pm Friday, August 22, 2014 and after 9 am the day of the service.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to: American Lung Association in Kentucky, Louisville 4100 Churchman Ave., Louisville, KY 40215 or Lynnhurst United Church of Christ, 4401 Taylor Blvd Louisville, KY. 40215 (502) 368-8446
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