William Cress Obituary
In loving memory of William Cress of Clay City, Kentucky, who departed this world on December 16, 2025 at the age of 83. William leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Cress to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though William may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Omer Cress and Helen Bush Cress; his daughter Carmen Maria Cress; and his brothers, Donald Cress and Lloyd Cress.
He is survived by: his wife Donna Sue Tipton Cress of Clay City; his grandchildren, Will Martin (Alison) of Lexington and Gabriella Martin (Jacob) of Lexington; his siblings-in-law, Mendel Tipton (Debbie) and Karen Caldwell; and his great grandchild Philip Martin.
