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William Roy Cress Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Roy Cress of Franklin, Tennessee, born in Granite City, Illinois, who passed away on June 4, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Roy Cress to pay them a last tribute.

He is survived by: his wife Earline Phelps Cress; his children, Michael E. Cress (Tricia) of Grapevine, TX and Kelley Cress Overbey (Greg) of Smithville, TN.; his grandchildren, Alyssa M Cress, Michael J. Cress, Jacquelyn R. Overbey and Mason G. Overbey; and his brother Robert "Bob" Cress (Carolyn) of Sullivan, MO..

William "Bill" R. Cress of Franklin, Tennessee., died June 4, 2023, two days short of his 83rd birthday after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Williamson Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services



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ClearView Baptist Church
537 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN 37069

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June 17

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Clearview Baptist Church
537 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN 37069

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