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. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Hannah Elizabeth Salo Ploss, 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 include three children Jolene Bariteau (Dave) and Charlene Healey (James) both of New York and Nadene Holley (Danny) of Edmonton, KY; three stepchildren Connie Makranszky of Breeding, KY, Cindy Ploss of Columbia, KY, and Mary Merlin (Tim) of Richmond, KY; a special friend he considered a son Greg Perkins of Columbia, KY; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, eight step grandchildren, and seven step great grandchildren; three sisters Phyllis Brooks, Janice Lynch (Jim) and Betty Nadler all of New York and several other friends and relatives.

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

Visitation will be on Saturday from 11:00am-1:00pm at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.