William Holbert, of Jones

Published 10:50 am Thursday, October 5, 2017

Oct. 25, 1952 — Sept. 27, 2017

Willliam K. Holbert, 64, of Jones, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, at his home.

He was born Oct. 26, 1952, in South Bend, Indiana, the youngest of four sons born to Peter and Frances Holbert.

Bill served honorably in the U.S. Army. He was artistic, drawing with charcoal. He was also a talented woodworker, especially carving. He did beautiful work that he shared with family and friends. Bill was an environmentalist and loved the outdoors.

Bill is survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Sandra Holbert of Vandalia, Patrick and Josephine Holbert of Bokeelia, Florida; and one sister-in-law, Diane Holbert of South Bend.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, James Dennis Holbert.

Bill’s family will remember him privately.

Care has been entrusted to Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.