Thomas Edward Willbond, 64, of Oberlin, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Allen Community Hospital in Oberlin. Born to George and Elizabeth Willbond on November 25, 1945 in Oberlin, Tom graduated with the Oberlin High School Class of 1965. He also attended Ashland University and Wichita State. A very patriotic man, Tom served as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force. He was the past commander of the Oberlin American Legion Post 102 and a life member of the Am Vets Post 32 in Elyria. Tom worked as an excavator for Clark Brothers Inc. for 25 years and T.J. Hume for 16 years. Most recently, Tom was employed by John Berkmeyer Painting and the New Russia Township. His passions were golfing and playing baseball and football. Tom also enjoyed his grandchildren and the time he spent with them. Survivors include his wife of almost 20 years, Sherianne; sons, Breck Willbond of Dundee, MI, Todd Willbond of Vermilion, Shawn Willbond of Wellington; stepdaughter, Sarah LaPoint of South Amherst and grandchildren, Hunter, Brayden, Lauren and Lexi. Thomas is also survived by a brother, Bill (Sharon) Willbond and sisters, Karen (Clayton) Kaiser, Marilyn (Bill) Clapp and Laural Capp. In addition to his parents and grandparents, Tom was preceded in death by a sister, Vicky Davis. Visitation will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7 at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 S. Main St., Wellington. Funeral services will be at the New Russia Township Cemetery Pavilion, 12528 Oberlin Rd, Oberlin on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Chaplin John Dezso officiating. Interment with military rites will follow. A gathering for family and friends will be held at the New Russia Township Hall,46268 Butternut Ridge Rd., Oberlin following the burial. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Tom can be made to the Firelands Athletic and Booster Club in care of Norton-Eastman Funeral Home.