William F. Fay, of Sunman, was born on April 23, 1962 in Cincinnati, the son of James E. and Billy Ann Cato Fay.  He married Nancy L. Schaft on July 25, 1986 in Lawrenceburg, and she survives.  William was chief of operations for Kerkan Commercial Roofing in Wyoming, Ohio and also ran his farm full-time.  William was a member of the NRA, the FOE in Batesville, and active in FFA.  In his spare time, he and his wife enjoyed riding their Harleys. William will be remembered as a dedicated family man who would do anything for anyone, anytime.  On Friday, December 16, 2016, at the age of 54, he passed away at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Those surviving who will cherish William's memory include his wife, Nancy Fay; children, Ronnie (Brooklyn Meyer) Miller, and Shannon (Ryan) Schorsch, both of Sunman, and Michael (Holly) Miller of Westport; grandchildren, Hannah, Emma, Lane, Alisha, Meredith, Logan, James, Tessa, and future grandchild, William Ryder Schorsch.  Also surviving is brother, James (Dolly) E. Fay of Sunman.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held for William on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 107 Vine Street, Sunman.  Friends may visit with the family following the service till 6:30 p.m.  In keeping with William's wishes, cremation was chosen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be given to the family.  To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com.  The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of William Fay.