William James Ploss, 81, of Breeding, KY passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. He was born in Fitchburg, MA on December 4, 1943, a son of the late Raymond and Hannah Elizabeth Salo Ploss.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Cathaline Thompson Ploss; a great-grandson, Dino Santuccione; and a sister, Nancy Alexander.

Mr. Ploss enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

3 children: Jolene Bariteau (Dave) and Charlene Healey (James) both of New York and Nadene Holley (Danny) of Edmonton, KY

3 stepchildren: Connie Makranszky of Breeding, KY, Cindy Ploss of Columbia, KY, and Mary Merlin (Tim) of Richmond, KY

Special friend (he considered a son): Greg Perkins of Columbia, KY

6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren, & 7 step-great-grandchildren

3 sisters: Phyllis Brooks, Janice Lynch (Jim) and Betty Nadler all of New York

Several other friends & relatives

Mr. Ploss requested cremation and there will be a celebration of life service at 1:00pmCT on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Visitation: Saturday from 11:00am-1:00pmCT at the funeral home 

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.