William Eddie Root Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Eddie Root of Somerset, Kentucky, who passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Eddie Root to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact William had on those he encountered along his journey. Though William may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Root and Viola Wolfe Root; and his siblings, John Root Jr., James Estill Root, Wendell "Cabbage" Root, Earnest Lee Root and Betty Sue Root.
He is survived by: his sisters, Debra Kay Tedders (Jimmy) of Indianapolis, Indiana and Lillie Mae Tedders (Roy) of Indianapolis, Indiana; and his caregivers, Tony and Jamie Keith. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
