William "Bill" Paul Herold

William “Bill” Paul Herold, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on March 25, 1950, Bill was a man of intellect, humor, and love, known for his remarkable contributions to his field and his unwavering devotion to his family. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Marybeth Herold, his daughter Angela Cobb, his cherished granddaughter Ava Cobb, and his daughter by choice, Camilla Millican Samuelson. He also leaves behind his brother John Herold, sister-in-law Judi Herold, sister Ruth Dunn, sister-in-law Donna Sebring, and brother-in-law Corwin Sebring. He was the proud uncle to nine nieces and nephews. A graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in Computer Science Engineering, Bill had a distinguished career developing hardware and software for some of the nation's most advanced military equipment. His notable work included contributions to operations and communication systems for the F-16 fighter jet and Apache helicopter. His legacy in the field is profound, marked by his intelligence and dedication to innovation. Outside of his career, Bill was a passionate and skilled bridge player, achieving the coveted title of Silver Life Master in duplicate bridge. He was also an avid traveler, a fishing enthusiast, and a trivia aficionado who could always lighten the mood with a well-timed dad joke. Above all, Bill treasured spending time with his family, and his jovial spirit and positive outlook left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. From a young age, Bill faced the challenge of low vision and eventual blindness, but he met this with resilience and an unbreakable will to live life fully. His family and friends will forever remember his strength, optimism, infectious joy, and fantastic memory. He was a man of great faith who grew up in the Lutheran church. He was a founding member of All Saints Lutheran Church in Huntsville, AL, where he taught catechism and was a church leader. After a courageous battle with kidney disease, Bill is now at peace, and his loved ones find comfort in knowing he rests in heaven. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who were fortunate enough to know him. We warmly invite family and friends to join us in celebrating Bill’s life on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Devils Ridge Golf Club, located at 5107 Linksland Drive, Holly Springs, NC 27540. This will be a time to honor and remember a life well-lived and share stories. Following the service, lunch will be provided. Your presence is deeply appreciated as we come together to celebrate Bill's legacy. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Foundation Fighting Blindness (fightingblindness.org).

William "Bill" Paul Herold

March 25, 1950 - October 12, 2024