William J. Kress Wellsburg, West Virginia Obituary

William J. Kress

<p>William Joseph Kress, 73 of Cape Coral, FL, passed away naturally on October 26 2023 at the VA Hope Hospice, Cape Coral, FL. </p><p><br></p><p>Bill was originally from Wellsburg, WV and born on May 19, 1950. </p><p><br></p><p>In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his son, Albert, who was taken from us far too early. </p><p><br></p><p>Bill, as everyone called him, was a dedicated and caring person. He worked diligently at his job at Park Shore Resort for over 10 years with perfect attendance. He humbly served his country in the Navy, on the science vessel U.S.S. Bowditch as an Electronic Technician for five years before receiving an honorable discharge. Before the family moved to Florida, they lived in Oregon for a time when his sons were young and loved bringing his family white water rafting down the rogue river and camping near crater lake. They moved to Florida in 1990. He was a great father and role model anytime he wasn’t driving. He was fun loving and loved to go to rock and roll concerts with his boys. </p><p><br></p><p>He is survived by his loving wife, Melissa, a son, Anthony, two granddaughters, Desire and Destiny Higgins, a sister, Margaret Waller and two nephews, Toby and Billy.</p><p><br></p><p>The Chambers Funeral Home of Wellsburg, WV (304)737-3551 is honored and privileged to assist with the announcement of the obituary.</p><p><br></p><p>He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.</p><p><br></p><p>Please add or view condolences, photos and stories at www.chambersandjames.com</p>
May 19, 1950 - October 26, 202305/19/195010/26/2023
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William Joseph Kress, 73 of Cape Coral, FL, passed away naturally on October 26 2023 at the VA Hope Hospice, Cape Coral, FL.


Bill was originally from Wellsburg, WV and born on May 19, 1950.


In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his son, Albert, who was taken from us far too early.


Bill, as everyone called him, was a dedicated and caring person. He worked diligently at his job at Park Shore Resort for over 10 years with perfect attendance. He humbly served his country in the Navy, on the science vessel U.S.S. Bowditch as an Electronic Technician for five years before receiving an honorable discharge. Before the family moved to Florida, they lived in Oregon for a time when his sons were young and loved bringing his family white water rafting down the rogue river and camping near crater lake. They moved to Florida in 1990. He was a great father and role model anytime he wasn’t driving. He was fun loving and loved to go to rock and roll concerts with his boys.


He is survived by his loving wife, Melissa, a son, Anthony, two granddaughters, Desire and Destiny Higgins, a sister, Margaret Waller and two nephews, Toby and Billy.


The Chambers Funeral Home of Wellsburg, WV (304)737-3551 is honored and privileged to assist with the announcement of the obituary.


He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.


Please add or view condolences, photos and stories at www.chambersandjames.com

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