WILLIAM CALVIN KOLB JR.

LAKE WYLIE - William "Billy" Calvin Kolb Jr., 76, husband of Jane Rodgers Kolb, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at home in Lake Wylie.

Born on July 1, 1946, in Sumter, he was a son of the late William Calvin and Frances Eargle Kolb. He was a member of Redeeming Grace PCA in Lake Wylie, where he was deacon emeritus. Billy graduated from Edmunds High School Class of 1964 and worked many years in sales in the commercial tire industry.

In addition to his wife of 57 years, he is survived by son, William Charles Kolb (Cathy) of Lake Wylie; sister, Beverly K. Choate of Sumter; and son-in-law, Matt Samojeden of Rye, New York.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra K. Samojeden; his brother, Robert John Kolb; and sister, Brenda Kolb.

Special recognition and thanks to dear friend, Crystal McCord, RN and dedicated caregivers, Kathryn Roberts, Lisa Hardy, Becky Coughlin and Agape Care.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Redeeming Grace Presbyterian Church, 4800 Charlotte Highway, Lake Wylie, with the Rev. Doug Stelzig and the Rev. Devin Kahan officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour before the service.

Interment will be in Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 2445 Highway 557, Clover.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Redeeming Grace PCA Missions Fund, 4800 Charlotte Highway, Lake Wylie, SC 29710.

Online condolences may be made at www.mlfordsons.com.

M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home, Lake Wylie, is serving the family of Mr. Kolb.