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WILLIAM ORMSBEE Obituary

WILLIAM ORMSBEE JR. William James Ormsbee Jr. died April 3, 2025, at the age of 78 peacefully in his home in Sibley, Mo., after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill was a true gentleman, faithful servant to God, devoted husband, loving dad and father-in-law, doting grandfather and great-grandfather, caring brother, and dear uncle. Preceding Bill in death were his daughter, Andrea Ormsbee; parents, Bill and Hazel Ormsbee; wife, Kathy Ormsbee; and sister, Bonnie Peacock. His legacy lives on through his daughter, Christina (Robert) Rohlfs; grandsons, Blaine (Molly) Rohlfs and Brock (MaryKate) Rohlfs; great-grandchildren, Penelope Rohlfs and Beckett Rohlfs; sisters, Sally Benham and Nancy Carpenter (William Clunie); many nieces and nephews; and countless brothers and sisters in Christ. Bill Ormsbee's Funeral and Burial Service were handled by Speaks Suburban Chapel and held in Buckner, Mo., on April 11, 2025. A recording of Bill's funeral can be found under the sermon tab on the Bucker Restoration Branch website.

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Published by The Examiner from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2025.

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