With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Robert Presley of Fairview, North Carolina, born in Henderson, North Carolina, who passed away on February 3, 2022 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Robert Thaddeus and Zona Pinner Presley; his son Tim Presley; and his sister Catherine Presley Kohler. He is survived by : his wife Carolyn Wright of Virginia; and his children, Brenda Presley Tyree (Bruce) of Limestone, TN, Trisha Presley of Nashville, TN, Andy Presley (Alesia) of Fairview and Diane Presley Edwards (Joel) of Mars Hill. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and three nieces.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to either the Alzheimer's Association (http://www.alz.org) or to Trinity of Fairview Church, 646 Concord Road, Fletcher NC, 28732. The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in William "Bill" Robert Presley's name.

Suggested donation : Alzheimer's Association

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Groce Funeral Home Inc

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February 10, 2022

William Corn wrote a sympathy message

“My Mother Ethel Mae Presley corn was first cousin to Bill Presleyand I am William C. Corn her eldest son and wentto Valley Springs Elementary with cousin Bill ! We rode the same school bus and I became friends with Cuz Bill quickly . Bill’s dad and Mom UnclRob And Aunt Zony were great friends with my grand Ma Mattie Presley. My Ma Matt was widowed in 1942 and I was sent to live with her. Bill Presley was my mentor we helped each with Mules ( two) I have Great memories of Bill Presley cuzWilliam”