George Wilbur “Willie” Coble, age 88, of Galion passed away Thursday August 6, 2026 at home.
Born June 23, 1938 in Galion, he was the son of the late George and Iva (Smith) Coble.
George was a 1957 graduate of North Robinson High School. He retired in 1994 after working 31 years from General Telephone where he was an equipment supervisor. He also farmed a big part of his life. He was a member of Windfall Emmanuel United Church of Christ.
He is survived by his children: Gregory (Kristin) Coble, Garrett (Jules) Coble and Melissa Damron, step children Noel Smith, Scott (Mary) Smith, Christina (Kent) Baker, Tracy (Mike) Hubenthal and Robert Smith, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, sister Georgetta Montgomery as well as the love of his life Marilyn “Lil Bit” Johnson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Gwendolyn Coble and second wife Audrey Coble, great grandson Aiden Sumpter, sister Joyce Dunaway and brother Herb Smith.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Saturday August 22, 2026 at Windfall Emmanuel United Church of Christ 1781 Biddle Road Galion, Ohio 44833 where services will follow at 1:00 PM with Loyd and Dreama Caudill officiating.
Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes in Galion is honored to serve the family of George Coble, and condolences may be made to them at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.
Funeral Home: Snyder Funeral Home Richardson Davis Chapel
Website: snyderfuneralhomes.com