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William Rodney 'Bill' Coberly Sr.

1946 - 2019

William Rodney 'Bill' Coberly Sr. obituary, 1946-2019

BORN

1946

DIED

2019

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Millet-Guidry Funeral Home

2806 West Airline Highway

LaPlace, Louisiana

William Coberly Obituary

William Rodney "Bill" Coberly, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on February 16, 2019. Bill was born on November 20, 1946 in Chapmanville, WV to Robert and Virginia Coberly (deceased). After graduating from Chapmanville High School, Bill enlisted in the US Air Force from 1964-1968 and served in Vietnam. Sgt. Coberly was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his extraordinary achievement in service among other awards and honors. He was a veteran of 148 missions while stationed there. Coberly retired from Marathon Oil Company after a lengthy career in Operations and Training. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Toussel Coberly and three infant brothers. He is survived by his children, Rodney Coberly, Mary Shannon Triche, Nathan Coberly; stepsons Brent Roussel II (Penny), Rob Roussel (Joni), Sean Roussel (Mona); grandchildren Ashley and Adam Coberly, Andrew Triche, Caleb, Branson, Virginia, and Brady Coberly, Brittany Gaubert, Blake Roussel, Aiden and Benjamin Roussel, and Nicholas Roussel; numerous great grandchildren, siblings Delores Halstead (Harry) of Apopka, FL, Emma Hensley (Denny) of S. Bloomfield, OH, Diane Rudisill (Alvin) of Bale, NC, Marietta Perry (Vernon) of Wayne, WV, John Coberly of Conway, SC, Fred Coberly of Damascus, MD, Curtis Coberly of Silver Springs, MD, Kenneth Coberly (Ruth) of Apopka, FL. Family and friends are invited to a public visitation on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 9:00-11:00 AM at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, 2806 W. Airline Hwy, LaPlace, LA. Services will be held at 11:00 AM followed by interment in St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. The family would like to thank Rebecca Rockstead, Deborah McCollum, and St. Catherine's Hospice for their extraordinary care for Bill during his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory may be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation, www.garysinisefoundation.org To view or sign the online guest book, please visit www.milletguidry.com

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 18 to Feb. 21, 2019.
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Offering prayers for a fallen Airman.

Barry Jarreau

February 21, 2019

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace.

Michelle Siebert

February 21, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Rob!

Chris & Devina Stewart

February 20, 2019

a loved one

February 20, 2019

Bill was the epitome of a true hero. Humble, gentle, never a bad word about anyone, and gracious.
Fly high with the Angels for you have earned your wings.
Heaven is certainly a more beautiful place now that you are in it!
With love and admiration,
James and Rachel Rasbery

February 20, 2019

Praying for comfort and peace for the entire family. So sorry for your loss.

Jessica Babin

February 20, 2019

How precious our love ones are to us. They are even more precious to God. John 3:16

February 20, 2019

Sending heartfelt condolences for your great loss. Please know that so many others share your grief and are praying in behalf of the family for God to provide the needed comfort and support from relatives and friends during this difficult time.

February 19, 2019

My deepest condolences for your loss. May memories of joyful times together and the comforting promises found in God's Word bring you strength, hope and peace 2Thessalonians 2:16, 17.

February 19, 2019

I had the pleasure of working with Bill for a few months when he was one of our great instructors at the LTC in Reserve.

David Matlosz

February 19, 2019

Mary,
Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your father Bill. May God grant you peace during your time of grief. Rm. 15:33

Ann

February 19, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your hearts.

February 19, 2019

God Bless you PawPaw Bill

Aiden and Ben Roussel

February 18, 2019

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