One of the most difficult changes to deal with in life is when death comes to someone near us. The death of a family member is the most profound. Certainly the death of a friend impacts our lives, particularly when that friend is our pastor. Pastors touch our lives in so many ways. We share many of life’s most important events with them. They were there when we were sick, praying for healing. They were there when we got married, leading us in our sacred vows before God. They were there for the birth of our children and later, leading the dedication ceremony and the church to make a covenant to provide for their spiritual nourishment throughout their lives. They were there on our spouse’s deathbed, comforting with Scripture, prayers and tender words. Most importantly, they faithfully stood in the pulpit every Sunday and preached the Word of God, perhaps leading us to the Lord and helping us grow in our relationship with Christ. Pastors are personal friends as well as spiritual shepherds in a world of wolves. They are known community-wide, often being the first on the scene of a disaster or tragedy, no matter the weather conditions or the time of day or night. So it is no small thing when a pastor dies. We at Grand River Baptist Church will miss Bill and think of him often.

God now has a great one on his right arm. We will miss you and think of you often.

No one loved the Lord more than Bill O'toole loved the No one loved the Lord more than Bill O'toole loved the Lord! He was my minister and my friend and i will think of him and feel his sprit each time i enter the Arcola Baptish Church! Thanks Bill for being you and showing the way! l

Prayers for your family . So sorry for your loss. He will be missed.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.