Bill Sansom, 91, of Russellville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 at his home. He was a Logan County native, born Nov. 25, 1929 to the late John Ryland Sansom Sr. and Virginia Wade Sansom. He had worked in insurance sales for American General for 29 years, was a member of the Russellville Lions Club, a US Navy Veteran and was a member of First Baptist Church, 6th and Main Streets, Russellville for 74 years where he also served as deacon.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, J. R. Sansom.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lois Jean Sansom; his son, William Scott Sansom of Russellville; his daughter, Tracey Lynn Barker and husband Page of Schochoh; his brother, Lloyd Sansom of Bowling Green; his grandchildren, Beth Yates, Laura Barker, and Lee Barker and wife Kelsey; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Bill Sansom will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the First Baptist Church, 6th and Main Streets with Bro. Joe Ball officiating with burial to follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation at the church will be held Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
Summers and Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Pallbearers: Lee Barker, Page Barker, Mark Sansom, Larry Sansom, Brent Summers and Keith McReynolds